ASSOC CHAPLAIN
Covenant Health
Knoxville, Tennessee
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cardiology, Catheterization Laboratory, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Critical Care, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Healthcare, Hospital, Leading Edge Technology, On Call, Pastoral Care, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Surgical Procedures
LOCATION
Knoxville, Tennessee
POSTED
5 days ago
Associate Chaplain
PRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.
To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing on-call, in-house pastoral care to patients, visitors, and employees.
Responsibilities:- Responds to requests for pastoral care services.
- Provides pastoral care to patients, visitors, and employees as appropriate.
- Logs time and visits for any follow-up actions by Chaplain and charts visits on electronic medical record (EMR).
- Maintains confidentiality in relationships established through service.
- Assists community clergy in provision of pastoral services with patients and visitors as opportunity develops.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
At least (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed.
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years experience in pastoral ministry, with one (1) year in health care ministry.
Licensure Requirement:
None
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