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Summary
Provides direct spiritual care, counsel and support for patients, families and employees of the Memorial Healthcare System.
Responsibilities
Maintains day-to-day schedule of pastoral care rounding on patients according to need and house census.
Assesses and attends to spiritual needs of patients, family and staff, accommodating varied faith traditions and customs.
Provides spiritual services to patients and families across multiple hospital departments (Adult & Pediatric) using a Patient and Family Centered approach.
Assists with various administrative tasks supporting the spiritual care program of a given hospital campus.
Leads public services as well as spiritual support groups as needed or requested.
Provides on-call chaplain coverage (nights/weekends) according to need or established schedule.
Attends emergency codes and critical events as needed or requested.
Attends clinical and interdisciplinary team meetings, working alongside medical and support staff as a direct care provider.
Performs rituals and sacramental rites according to patient/family need or request.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PASTORAL CARE, PASTORAL PROFESSIONAL, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
Bachelors: Theology (Required)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, working with minimal supervision. Works well within a team environment, functioning with independence and flexibility, managing multiple pastoral concerns and priorities. Works effectively in stressful and crisis situations, giving particular attention to the support of and communication with clinical staff. Required Work Experience: Must have at least one (1) year of hospital ministry experience. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred. Other Information: CPE or equivalent preferred.Additional Education Info: or relevant field of study
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
Bending and Stooping = 60%
Climbing = 0%
Keyboard Entry = 60%
Kneeling = 0%
Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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