Chaplain (PRN) - Pastoral Care

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

As needed. Based on availability and the needs of the department.

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 8.00
Shift: As needed
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: $27.03 Position Summary

As a collaborative member of the Department of Pastoral Services, the PRN chaplain provides and enables pastoral care to patients, families, visitors, and team members during on call shifts and during the day, Monday – Friday.

Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
  • Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
  • Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
  • Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
  • Standard Work Duties: Chaplain (PRN)
  • Provides competent, timely spiritual care to patients, families and team members during on call shifts and during the day, Monday – Friday as scheduled based on the needs of the department
  • Collaborates effectively with other members of the pastoral services staff, CPE residents and interns, and inter-disciplinary team in the coordination and provision of care.
  • Documents the provision of care in the appropriate electronic format.
  • Participates in the hospital emergency management based on the needs of the department.
  • Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and improvement of practice by participating in continuing education opportunities.
  • Actively participates in accomplishing department goals and objectives
  • Complies with all applicable policies and procedures.
  • Stewardship
  • Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
  • Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
  
  

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Current knowledge of pastoral care theory and practice, including sensitivity to diverse cultures and faith groups represented in patient and staff populations. Successful completion of hospital specific mandatory requirements and competencies. Demonstration of effective problem-solving, decision making, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Demonstration of effective verbal communication.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Master Degree

Essential:

• Master Degree in appropriate field (minimum 72 credit hours).
• Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education

Other information:
Experience Essential: Service as a chaplain in a healthcare setting, hospital preferred
Experience Preferred: Minimum of two years as a chaplain in a healthcare setting, hospital preferred.

Salary : $27