Chaplain

Profile

Chaplain','Part-time','Professional Non-Clinical','Days, 8 am - 1 pm','Days, 8 am - 1 pm','50','50','Occasional','Occasional','NEBRASKA-LINCOLN-NEBRASKA HEART','','!*!Job Summary

The Chaplain assesses the spiritual and emotional needs of Nebraska Heart Hospital (NHH) patients.  Care is taken to assist patients and family members in their efforts to cope with the mystery of suffering and to identify their own spiritual and personal resources.  The Chaplain works with the members of the health team including physicians, nurses, social workers and Pastoral volunteers in helping the patient to regain health.  The Chaplain also provides spiritual support and leadership to the broader NHH community, including employees, physicians, volunteers, and visitors.  This job reports to the Director of Pastoral Care for NHH/Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center.
 
Uses and Discloses patient protected health information: 1) Only as it applies to job functions, 2) in amounts minimally necessary for intended purpose, 3) in a confidential manner.
 
 
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
 
Essential Job Functions:


Provides supportive care and pastoral counsel to patients and their families, addressing their emotional and spiritual needs, including:

Welcome each patient, explain the functions of Pastoral Services and assess the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs.
Make follow-up visits to patients as needed; provide education, prayer and pastoral counsel according to patient’s needs and wishes.
Provide support and counsel to patient’s family and other loved ones especially during periods of crisis such as critical illness, complex surgery, or death.
Facilitate discussion on end-of-life care.
Provides for the administration of Roman Catholic sacraments if needed/requested.
Completes appropriate documentation in the patient’s medical record.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide spiritual care appropriate to the age and spiritual needs of the patients served.

Takes “Call” duty if assigned, or provides for pastoral coverage utilizing NHH staff, local clergy, or pastoral volunteers to assure pastoral care coverage on 24 hour basis.

Assists with the Pastoral Volunteer program as directed by the Director of Pastoral Care.

Collaborates within an interdisciplinary healthcare team in providing skilled spiritual care by:


Attending interdisciplinary team meetings.

Active involvement in committees, councils and community outreach as assigned. 

Develop and implement spiritual enrichment programs for patients, families and staff.
 
Marginal Job Functions:


Presiding, attending and/or participating in regular worship services and memorial services. 

Participates in Pastoral Care projects.

Assist with New Associate Orientation.

Performs related work as required. ','!*!Position Qualifications
 
Education:


Masters in Divinity or related field preferred.
 
Licensure/Certification:

Certification with either the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC).  Candidate may be “certifiable” as a chaplain and must obtain certification within two years of employment.
 
Experience/Pre-Requisites:

Sensitivity to emotional signs of sick people, and understanding and skill in counseling techniques.

Approximately one year related work experience necessary to gain understanding in the relationship of pastoral care to medical care.

Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families and associates, often during times of crisis.
 
Professionalism/Growth & Development:


Participate in the department’s in-service education meetings, QI programs, associate in-service education and mandatory education.

Continuing education to maintain certification, and to update professional skills to help the sick understand suffering and how it relates to living.

Continues to deepen his or her spiritual life through regular meditation, prayer, spiritual reading and retreat days.
 
','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0142198','CHI Health','Chaplain

Company info

Sign Up Now - WashingtondcCrossing.com