CHAPLAIN--FOUNDATION--DAYS

Overview :

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, formerly known as The Villages Regional Hospital and acquired by University of Florida Health in January 2020, has been serving residents of The Villages as well as patients in Lake, Sumter and Marion counties since 2002. At UF Health The Villages Hospital, we are committed to providing the community with leading-edge patient care, clinical training and research programs. Our teams of physicians and clinical staff work together to offer specialty services, advanced technology and clinical studies bringing world-class health care closer to you and your loved ones.

We are part of UF Health Central Florida, a not-for-profit health care system and the largest most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region. UF Health Central Florida provides inpatient acute hospital services at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at UF Health Rehab Hospital The Villages and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations. We take pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians and residents of the communities we serve.

Responsibilities :

The Chaplain is responsible for overseeing the Spiritual Care program of the health system to ensure needs of patients, visitors, family members, auxiliary and team members are met. This includes direct provision of spiritual support, integration into interdisciplinary plan of care, and collaboration with community clergy and other spiritual care providers in meeting patients needs.

Qualifications : Education

Graduate Degree

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Ordination / endorsement by a recognized ecclesiastical body.

Special Skills / Qualifications / Additional Training / Experience Required

A minimum of 1 year CPE (Clinical Professional Education)

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.