Chaplain

Tenet Healthcare; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus possible

Job summary

Valley Baptist - Brownsville Hospital in Brownsville, TX, seeks a compassionate chaplain to assist patients and families in times of distress, providing spiritual support and resource guidance.

This role emphasizes faith-based care, collaboration with the healthcare team, and culturally sensitive ministry to diverse patient populations; a Bachelor's degree is required, with 0–2 years in related field and AHA BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years.
• Certifications: AHA BLS.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with spiritual and faith-based needs during their hospital stay.
• Provides guidance, recommendations, and resources.
• Ensures religious beliefs are being considered in plan of care.

Skills

Pastoral care

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

AHA BLS

Job description

Overview

Valley Baptist - Brownsville Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Valley Baptist - Brownsville, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Assists patients, families, and staff in times of physical, emotional, and spiritual distress. Responsible for ministry to the health needs of all patients. Forms community of pastoral care. Provides services and resources as requested by the patient or family.

Responsibilities

Assists patients with spiritual and faith-based needs during their hospital stay. Provides guidance, recommendations, and resources. Ensures religious beliefs are being considered in plan of care.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree in related field

Experience:

Required: 0 to 2 years of experience

Certifications:

Required: AHA BLS.

Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

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