Pastoral Care Manager - Roper Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

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 :

Soft / Interpersonal Skills :

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

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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.