Chaplain

Good Shepherd Health Care; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 36,781 - 60,614; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hermiston, Oregon, seeks a dedicated Chaplain to provide spiritual care and counseling to patients and families. This Per Diem position requires flexibility with on-call hours and travel for training. Essential responsibilities include delivering care in the Emergency Department, coordinating with staff for spiritual well-being, and timely documentation in electronic records. Qualifications include a written endorsement from a local congregation and sensitivity to cultural diversity. Ideal candidates will have compassion and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have endorsement from the board of elders/session of local congregation.
• Ability to provide spiritual support without imposing personal beliefs.
• Computer literacy required for documentation in electronic records.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual presence and counseling to patients and families.
• Coordinate chaplain services for patient visits focusing on spiritual needs.
• Document pastoral encounters in the EPIC system.

Skills

Compassionate care

Cultural sensitivity

Excellent communication

Theological reflection

Flexibility with scheduling

Education

Endorsement from local congregation

Tools

EPIC electronic medical record

Job description

Overview

Hourly wage range: Min: $26.70 Max: $44.00 plus a 15%

Per Diem differential

This is a Per Diem position - no set schedule/hours

The Chaplain provides spiritual presence, counsel, guidance and coordination to the patients, their families and Good Shepherd staff who request such support. The Chaplain makes on-call visits as requested by department manager or nursing supervisor, records work in the digital record (EPIC) and assures that pastoral care is integrated in the overall plan of care.

Responsibilities

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The chaplain provides short term care in the Emergency Department and as needed on the units. When possible and requested, the chaplain works in collaboration with a patient’s AREA MINISTER in service of the ultimate goal of a more whole person-centered hospital visit or stay.
• MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates the planning and provision of Chaplain services for patient/families to positively augment their visit with a focus on spiritual well-being.
• Records significant elements of pastoral encounters and assures that EPIC documentation is timely and integrated into the patient’s plan of care.
• Reports both to Chaplain Services Manager AND during evenings, weekends, holidays and manager paid time off, ALSO to the Nursing Supervisor as scheduled and needed.
• In the event of a critical incident, assists department manager and/or Resilience Education and Peer Support (REPS) Lead in addressing employee secondary trauma.
• Attends four (4) hours / monthly professional chaplain training.

Qualifications

• Written endorsement of the board of elders/session/council of a local congregation where applicant is a member. (Applicant must be in good standing with home congregation and/or supervising denominational judicatory)
• Maintains relationships characterized by mutual support, open communication, trust and respect.
• Able to help patients, family and staff reflect on their experiences from a theological or faith perspective without imposing any personal bias.
• Able to assess and respond sensitively to cultural and religious diversity. Computer Literacy commensurate with use of EPIC, electronic medical record for charting patient/family interventions.
• Flexibility with on-call scheduling to meet department needs including overnight, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to travel to receive specialized training appropriate to "best practice" of Soul Care.
• Past training in the areas of grief counseling, hospice volunteering, Critical Incident Stress Management and Stephen’s Ministry should be noted within the application.