What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain - per diem position at Thompson Health?

Apply to be part of a growing spiritual care department at one of Becker's Top 150 Great Places To Work in the country. Per diem hours, 8-12 hours biweekly. This position may include weekends, holidays and on call in the future.

Primary Function :

The Per Diem Chaplain will provide spiritual care for patients, family and staff. The Per Diem Chaplain will function as an interdisciplinary member of the patient unit care teams addressing emotional, spiritual, and other support needs. The per diem chaplain is an invaluable asset to the spiritual care department. While offering expertise and flexibility they are esteemed because of their adaptability and availability. This role includes approximately 8-12 biweekly. No on call responsibilities at this time, but may be required in the future.

Required Job-Specific Competencies :

A broad interfaith theological knowledge base and familiarity with diverse religious experiences across cultures.
Lives the CARES values at all times.
Actively provide patients, family, visitors, and staff spiritual care as appropriate.
Respond to requests for spiritual care promptly

Provide and coordinate ritual and sacramental needs

Promote an interdisciplinary approach to spiritual care

Assist in the coordination of clergy and pastoral visitors from the religious community

Provision of chaplain coverage as needed, including in the absence of the FT / PT staff.

Documentation of spiritual assessments and interventions in the patient's medical record

Participate in departmental staff meetings and other hospital committees as appropriate.

Ensure and monitor compliance with hospital procedures, charting, and statistics.

Participate in the department's plan for continuous quality improvement.

Participate in peer support activities.

Qualifications :

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, skills in working independently and interdependently, and a strong team member, required

A minimum of one unit of CPE required more than on unit is strongly preferred

Ordination or commission to function in ministry by an appropriate faith tradition authority is strongly preferred.

Faith group endorsement as a chaplain or equivalent required.

A broad interfaith theological knowledge base and familiarity with the diversity of religious experience across cultures required

Experience working as a chaplain in a health care setting is preferred.

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, skills in working independently and interdependently, and a strong team member, required.

Education :

Masters of Divinity or Master's Degree in related field required.

Experience :

At least 1 year of experience as a chaplain in a health care setting preferred.

Pay Range : $22.00 - $26.00

Starting Pay : Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply

Salary : $22 - $26

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