Chaplain, Part Time, First Shift

Spiritual Counseling & Support

Provide spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff throughout the healthcare enterprise, with special attention to designated areas (Emergency Room, Trauma Services, ICU patients).

Provide emergency, crisis intervention via 24-hour in house or on-call services; provide on-call and back-up coverage in rotation with other team members, as requested.

Actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds, hospital committees, and in-service education opportunities, as appropriate, to enhance the visibility and awareness of the Spiritual Care team.

Education & Resource Coordination

Act as a liaison to fall faith traditions, assisting in contacting necessary outside local clergy, as needed.

Respond to spiritual care requests from patients, families, and staff, including providing available resources.

Maintain and/or update resources with any applicable changes to different faiths and beliefs.

Educate staff about specific religious needs and issues of patients and families which affect their care and treatment. Follow up with staff debrief, as needed.

Assist with orientation of staff and providers to UC Health policies related to spiritual care support, including availability of support resources.

Support community/visiting clergy, including volunteers and students, in understanding UC Health policies.

Documentation & Record Keeping

Per departmental and health system guidelines, maintain documentation of visits in appropriate clinical tool(s), such as Epic Electronic Health Record, iRound, SafeCare, etc.

Other

Position may require travel between UC Health sites/facilities.