Chaplain Resident - Lourdes Hospital

Mercy Health

Paducah, KY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Business Object Notation (BON), Communication Skills, Health Plan, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Licensing, Life Insurance, On Call, Pastoral Care, Prescription Drugs, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Religious Studies, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Paducah, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Job Description

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

This one-year residency allows for position to engage in Clinical Pastoral Education in accordance with the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation. Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff. Work collaboratively with the Department of Pastoral Care staff and participate in department activities and events. Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis

Essential Job Functions

  • Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
  • Work collaboratively with Pastoral Care staff and participate in Department activities and events.
  • Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis.
  • Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

N/A

Education

Bachelor's degree or the equivalent and a background in theology required.

Master of Divinity preferred. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.

Work Experience

N/A

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:

Minister to patients, their families, visitors, and hospital staff in assigned areas.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Pastoral Care - Lourdes

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

About the Company

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Mercy Health

Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMHealth.org,) one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit. 

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.mercy.com/careers