Relief Chaplain

Part-time, 08-hour day shift position located at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, California.

About the role

Responsible for responding to the spiritual needs of patients, family members, and staff as a member of the Spiritual Care Service team. Provides spiritual care assessment, intervention, and support for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provides interfaith spiritual assessment and intervention to enable patients, family members, visitors, and staff to draw upon their own religious and spiritual resources.
• Coordinates care with multi-disciplinary teams for designated patient units and groups.
• Assists patients with completion of advance care planning documents when requested.
• Performs special pastoral/spiritual services (baptisms, memorials, etc.) as requested and appropriate.
• Coordinates care with staff chaplains, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students, and volunteers.
• Available to serve at least two relief shifts per month.
• If assigned, provides no more than fifteen hours per week of spiritual care on a designated hospital unit.
• If qualified and assigned, provides Sacraments to Roman Catholic patients when the Roman Catholic staff chaplain is not available.
• If qualified and assigned, supports the Office of Decedent Affairs by assisting with completion of the medical portion of death certificates and communicating with area mortuaries and the Santa Clara County Health Department.
• Adheres to all Joint Commission requirements, including cultural diversity, patient care, ethical treatment, safety, emergency management, teamwork, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Four Units of Clinical Pastoral Education at a center accredited by ACPE.
• Endorsement of good standing to serve as a chaplain by applicant’s religious tradition.
• To provide Sacraments to Roman Catholic patients, must be granted permission by the Bishop of the San Jose Roman Catholic Diocese.
• To assist with completion of the medical portion of death certificates, must be proficient in the use of and have access to the Electronic Death Registration System.

Skills

• Ability and stamina to minister to patients with varying physical and mental conditions.
• Ability to adjust communications to fit the needs and level of understanding of the receiver.
• Ability to energize team members and establish excellent client relationships.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills and sound judgment in business and personnel matters.
• Leadership ability and the capacity to influence others.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and apply sound judgment.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to identify solutions.
• Effective speaking and writing skills appropriate for the role.

Physical Demands

• Occasional walking and standing.
• Blood Borne Pathogens: Category III (no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues).

Pay

Generally starting at $37.82 - $49.15 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected will be set based on factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.