Chaplain PRN

Job Summary

Provides for the spiritual needs of patients and families.

Essential Functions

• Maintain spiritual and emotional needs of patients through initial and ongoing assessments.
• Provide pastoral crisis counseling and make referrals as necessary.
• Support and comfort bereaved families and anxious patients.
• Facilitate grief and oncology support groups.
• Communicate with hospital staff regarding patient needs.
• Act as a liaison between family members and staff during difficult times.
• Assist the family upon the death of a patient.
• Participate in general and specific orientation programs for nursing staff and interns.
• Attend family conferences and medical ethics discussions.
• Log significant or crisis-related events during the night shift.
• Participate in staff reports, case conferences, and rounds.
• Participate in departmental committees and report daily activities.
• Seek out and participate in professional development opportunities.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work effectively as a team member with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Possesses theological and psychological training to relate effectively with diverse individuals.
• Able to listen accurately and respond warmly and appropriately with mature judgment.
• Able to operate under pressure and cope with stressful situations.
• Able to work in a flexible schedule.
• Demonstrates a meaningful concern for the feelings and concerns of all people and maintains confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity degree in theology or equivalent.
• Successful completion of four quarters of Clinical Pastoral Education in an accredited program.
• Certification by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains or the College of Chaplains.
• One year of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) under an approved supervisor.