Chaplain

Schedule: PRN as needed

About the Position

The Reid Chaplain provides spiritual care and bereavement support to patients and families of Reid Health.

Responsibilities

• Routinely demonstrates a strong commitment to Reid’s behavioral standards by serving as a role model to others.
• Consistently demonstrates the behavior standards identified in Reid’s Mission, Vision and Values at all times.
• Practices the Key Service Behaviors to support an outstanding customer and employee experience.
• Adheres to Reid’s confidentiality policies related to patients, family and visitors, staff, physicians, and customers.
• Takes pride and care in personal appearance and reports to work in attire that projects professionalism and respect.
• Completes all required hospital education and employee health requirements on time.
• Follows Reid’s confidentiality policies related to customers, family and visitors, and employees.
• Performs work in a safe manner and follows all Reid safety requirements.
• Provides chaplaincy care to all Reid patients and families consistent with hospital and departmental policy and procedures, including spiritual assessment of new patients.
• Provides spiritual care and support to Reid staff as needed.
• Accurately records and documents all data pertinent to spiritual care as required to meet health care certifications and related laws.
• Completes spiritual assessments of Inpatient patients and families, in consultation with clinical caregivers.
• Identifies risk factors and gives appropriate intervention.
• Provides chaplaincy care to the organization in ways consistent with Reid’s mission.
• Interrelates with all service lines with particular emphasis on Emergency Department and Inpatients.
• Communicates directly with patients and families via telephone and in person in an inpatient setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the patient and identifies age-specific needs when providing spiritual care.
• May work flexible hours as approved by the Director of Spiritual Services.
• Available for Call-in responsibilities after hours during rotation.
• Maintains positive working relationship with area clergy.
• May assist with spiritual care needs for In-patient hospice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Ministry (Required).
• Minimum of three years’ experience with spiritual care, interpersonal relations, and family dynamics (Required).