Chaplain

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Provides pastoral/spiritual care to patients, families, visitors and staff. Responsible for crisis ministry/intervention, bereavement services, and sacramental needs of patients.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates with implementation of policies and guidelines in the department.
• Actively participates in the department/hospital cost saving and productivity initiatives.
• Attends required departmental meetings.
• Complies with departmental infection prevention and control policies.
• Dress and general appearance meets department policy.
• Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Master of Divinity from an accredited seminary.
• One year pastoral experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• 4 units of Residency in an approved course of Clinical Pastoral Education; Maintains required number of continuing education units as defined by denomination.
• Ability to read, write, and speak intelligible English; Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and other medical personnel. Ability to lead and coordinate prayer.
• Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive and demonstrate foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work may require a variety of physical activities such as standing, walking, bending, stooping.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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