What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Chaplain - PRN position at TriHealth?
An Associate Chaplain at TriHealth provides compassionate pastoral care and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff across various facilities, ensuring emotional well-being and addressing diverse spiritual needs. They collaborate with healthcare teams, document care accurately, and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment while upholding TriHealth's mission and values.
Job Overview This role provides pastoral care support at Good Samaritan Hospital, Bethesda North Hospital, and Hospice of Cincinnati, offering emotional and spiritual guidance to patients, families, and staff.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (2 units preferred).
- Ordination or endorsement from a recognized faith group.
Job Responsibilities
- Professional Development:
- Certified Chaplains: Complete ongoing education requirements to maintain certification.
- Chaplain Associates (Non-Certified Chaplains): Complete 20 hours of continued pastoral education annually.
- Documentation: Record relevant information in EPIC, including patient religion and advance directives, for effective coordination with healthcare staff.
- Patient and Team Support:
- Inform patients of available spiritual care resources and offer emotional and spiritual guidance through prayers and active listening.
- Act as a supportive team member, providing coverage during vacations or absences, and demonstrate flexibility by participating in on-call services as needed.
- Clinical Integration: Provide pastoral care within assigned hospital units by actively engaging in team education, patient care rounds, and regular visits to ensure a meaningful integration of services.
- Team Collaboration: Exhibit a positive and proactive approach as a valuable member of the pastoral care team, contributing to shared goals and responsibilities.
Working Conditions:
- Physical Demands: Occasional climbing, kneeling, lifting (both under and over 50 lbs.), pulling, pushing, and stooping.
- Sensory Requirements: Frequent use of hearing (conversation and other sounds), talking, and visual acuity (near and far).
- Activity Levels: Frequently sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and using hands.
- Additional Requirements: Ability to maintain flexibility in handling physical tasks and adherence to occupational safety standards.
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
- Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
- Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
- Work on improving quality, safety, and service
- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
- Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
- Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
- Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
- Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
- Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community
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