What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Chaplain - Spiritual Care - PRN Rotating Shifts position at VCU Health?
The Chaplain Hourly provides chaplaincy service to patients, families and staff of the VCU Medical Center.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire :
Board Certified, Provisionally Board Certified, or Board Eligible Chaplain by on of the following :
- Association of Professional Chaplains (APC);
- National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC);
- Neshama;
Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC); or
The Canadian Association for Spiritual Care / Association Canadienne des Soins Spirituels (CASC / ACSS)
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment :
If not Board Certified upon hire, achieve full or provisional Board Certification within 24 months of hire.
Once board certification is achieved, it must be maintained for continuing employment.
Board certification by one of the following is acceptable : APC, NACC, Neshama, NAJC, CASC / ACSS
Experience REQUIRED :
One (1) full-time year post-Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) chaplaincy experience, which may include second year residency.
Experience PREFERRED :
Experience as a Chaplain in an academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center
Education / training REQUIRED :
Master's Degree (72 hours) in Theology or equivalent (as determined by the Association of Professional Chaplains) from an accredited institution recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Completion of four units of clinical pastoral education as certified by one of the following :
Education / training PREFERRED : N / A
Independent action(s) required :
Responds to calls that request chaplaincy services.
Consults with department director or other faculty member in complex patient care situations.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable) : N / A
Additional position requirements :
Scheduled to work as needed based on departmental needs.
Age Specific groups served : All
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate) :
Physical : Lifting less than 20 lbs.
Activities : Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental / Sensory : Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional : Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
Varies by Need (United States of America)
EEO Employer / Disabled / Protected Veteran / 41 CFR 60-1.4.
