Chaplain

Position Summary:

Provides pastoral care to patients, families and staff as assigned by Director of pastoral Care and in cooperation with interdisciplinary team.

a. Assesses spiritual needs of patients and develops spiritual care component for interdisciplinary care plan.

b. Provides spiritual counsel in specifically assigned work areas and available as needed to other care areas.

c. Demonstrates a knowledge of bio-ethical issues/concerns.

d. Charts spiritual assessments, significant information and spiritual care interventions in patient's medical record.

Provides consultation and support to other staff on an informal and referral basis and as requested

a. Available to meet needs of staff.

Works collaboratively with community resources

a. Establishes contact with spiritual leaders from the patient's belief system, as appropriate and authorized by the patient.

b. Networks with denominational and professional peer groups concerning issues related to ministry and spiritual care.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Pastoral Care

a. Performs duties according to established guidelines and time frames.

Efficiency and Effectiveness

Participates in departmental responsibilities

a. Designs, reviews and evaluates with other members Pastoral Care services.

b. Shares with pastoral care staff in 24-hour, 7-day coverage for patients.

c. Attends regularly and contributes to department staff meetings.

d. Assists in the supervision of students and volunteers as requested.

e. Pastoral Care Director is informed of activities and problems.

Quality and Safety

Marginal Responsibilities

Provides financial assistance via Chaplains Crisis fund for those with appropriate need

Essential Functions

The essential functions are those functions that the team member who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The term "essential functions" does not include marginal functions of the position.

The performance of key responsibilities must meet expectations as defined in the performance standards of this position description.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. A team member who does not meet attendance standards outlined in the Personnel Policy, Attendance and Tardiness, is not qualified for this position.

Ability to report for work in a condition to perform job responsibilities and essential functions in a safe and productive manner.

Ability to meet the physical requirements for the position.

Ability to get along with others and consistently engage in and promote positive interactions in the workplace.

The performance of key responsibilities must meet expectations as defined in the performance standards of this position description.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. A team member who does not meet attendance standards outlined in the Personnel Policy, Attendance and Tardiness, is not qualified for this position.

Ability to report for work in a condition to perform job responsibilities and essential functions in a safe and productive manner.

Ability to meet the physical requirements for the position.

Ability to get along with others and consistently engage in and promote positive interactions in the workplace.

Ability to problem solve

Ability to receive, process and communicate in oral, written and keyboarding formats

Ability to communicate complex issues clearly

Ability to design plan of care to solve problems

Ability to listen and interpret verbal/nonverbal communication

Ability to speak to large and small groups

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position Qualification:

1-5 years experience preferred, Master of Divinity preferred and one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.

Years of Experience can be related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Ordination to Ministry

Ordination to Ministry from recognized church body