Staff Chaplain

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Chaplain provides spiritual care and support to team members, patients and their families in a 24/7 hospital environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

• Provides routine and crisis spiritual care and support to team members, patients and their families in a 24/7 hospital environment.

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to serve the needs of the patient population. Consults with staff regarding specific patient needs and concerns.

• Documents clinical assessments and interventions in the electronic medical recordkeeping (EMR) system.

• Assists patients with spiritual care requests, including contact and coordination with their faith communities and community resources.

• Educates patients on advanced care planning. Facilitates completion of their advanced directives.

• Participates in scheduled on-call rotation, including nights and weekends.

Required

• Minimum of two Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units as administered by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Divinity (M.Div.), Theology, Spirituality, or other relevant field from an accredited seminary or university.

• Board Certified Chaplain status as administered by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or equivalent certifying body.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Spiritual Care

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 0.20

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.