What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastoral Care Manager - Roper Hospital position at Roper St. Francis Healthcare?
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Pastoral Care Manager’s role at Roper or St. Francis Hospital is to assist the Director of Pastoral Care/CPE in making the Mission and Values of RSFH System vital and operational. The Manager assists the Director in setting up a continuum of Pastoral Care services which include patient care, spirituality, worship and pastoral counseling. These services are available to all patients, families and staff. The managers will plan, organize and facilitate the introduction of new CPE students into the hospital setting and serve as a monitor regarding the care of patients by CPE students, reporting all issues to the Director of Pastoral Care/CPE. A manager will provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and staff, working collaboratively with other Departments and the full time Pastoral Care Staff. In the organizational structure, the Pastoral Care/CPE Department reports to the Vice President of Mission.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinate the pastoral care department at RH or BSSF and provide high quality, effective pastoral care to patients, families and staff. Work collaboratively with department staffs and hospital staff to assure quality care.
- Facilitate introduction of CPE students to hospital and assigned units and monitor their work.
- Provide pastoral care and counseling to patients, families and staff when appropriate
- Keep updated on new perspectives, theologies and methods in pastoral care
- Maintain liaison with community faith groups; facilitate access of clergy to hospitals by coordinating area wide Clergy ID Badge system
- Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Certified (or eligible for certification) by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or the Association of Professional Chaplains, or equivalent experience
Education
Four units of CPE
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s in theology, Ministry or equivalent experience in professional ministry preferred
Work Experience
A minimum of one year experience in ministry and leadership.
Hospital Chaplain experience preferred.
Training
N/A
Language
N/A
Patient Population
The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:
X Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Frequent sitting, walking, standing. Intermittent stretching, standing, stooping, bending. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours.
Skills
Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
- Knowledge of and support for the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare
- Ability to work in an ecumenical setting.
- Must be self-directed and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to identify and address spiritual and emotional issues.
- Ability to write accurate assessments.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other health care professionals.
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to facilitate Worship Services
- In conjunction with the Director, oversee the staffing and development of the Pastoral Care team
- Necessary computer skills
Soft/Interpersonal Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Warm, sensitive, and compassionate to the spiritual and emotional needs of others
- Ability to relate to physicians, nurses, administrative staff, hospital staff, patients, families, and visitors in a professional and caring manner.
- Ability to be assertive yet flexible.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Pastoral Care - Roper St Francis Healthcare
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
recruitment@RSFH.com
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