Chaplain Associate

Job Overview

This position is to provide Pastoral Care Support at Good Samaritan, Bethesda North Hospital and Hospice of Cincinnati.

Job Responsibilities

• Documents on EPIC, appropriate information for the nurses, documents about patients' religion and advance directives.
• Informs patients of spiritual opportunities available, offers emotional/spiritual support through prayers and listening presence.
• Is a good team members by being generous and flexible in cross coverage for sicknesses and vacations.
• Demonstrates flexibility and initiative in providing services and participation in on-call as appropriate.
• Provides Pastoral Care on assigned units of hospital.
• Demonstrate how you have integrated into your assigned clinical areas (team education, patient care rounds, routine visits, etc.).
• Functions as a positive member of the pastoral care team.
• Pursues continued Professional Development: NON-CERTIFIED CHAPLAINS (Chaplain Associate): Completion of 20 hours of continuing pastoral education.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education to be completed within 6 months of hire (2 units preferred).
• Ordination or Endorsement by a recognized faith group within 180 Days is required.

Flexibility and Teamwork

Flexibility and teamwork are key, as you support cross-coverage needs and participate in on-call care.

Location and Schedule

• Location: Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
• Work Schedule: PRN (Shift varies)
• Weekend, Holiday, and On call rotation

Benefits

This position is classified as PRN and is not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

On-the-Job Training and Growth

• Foster growth and development—support you in completing Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), pursuing ordination or endorsement, and building your professional foundation in chaplaincy.
• Support you in completing 20 hours of continuing pastoral education.

Working Conditions

• Bending - Occasionally
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Frequently
• Continuous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting
• Pulling - Rarely
• Pushing - Rarely
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Rarely
• Talking - Frequently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Using Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Walking
• Washing Hands - Frequently
• Washing Hands

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello."
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist.
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas.
• Excel: ALWAYS...
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met.
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators).
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service.
• Respect: ALWAYS...
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
• Value: ALWAYS...
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
• Engage: ALWAYS...
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.

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