Chaplain

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI, seeks a Chaplain to join the Spiritual Care Team at Rhode Island Hospital. You will assess spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff and provide care aligned with Outcome-Oriented Chaplaincy, while modeling Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Requires Board-Certified Chaplain status, master's degree in health care chaplaincy, four CPE units, and health care setting experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold a master’s degree in health care chaplaincy.
• Board certification or eligibility with a national chaplaincy body.
• Clinical pastoral education (CPE) requirements completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform spiritual assessments and deliver chaplaincy interventions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning.
• Provide worship, sacraments, and spiritual care education.
• Document care in the electronic medical record per standards.
• Maintain professional development and comply with policies.

Education

Master’s in Health Care Chaplaincy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Spiritual Care, works as a member of the Spiritual Care Team to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient program of Spiritual Care services to patients, their loved ones and staff of all or no faith traditions. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONIBILITIES:

• Performs all duties of the Chaplain and demonstrates expertise in Spiritual Assessment of the spiritual needs and resources of patients, their loved ones, and staff with the ability to provide quality spiritual care interventions while working toward appropriate spiritual care outcomes through expert utilization of the Spiritual Assessment model, Outcome-Oriented Chaplaincy.
• Participates in the delivery of a Spiritual Care Program according to the Standards of Practice of the Association of Professional Chaplains.
• Responds in a timely manner to all requests for Spiritual Care services.
• Promotes an interdisciplinary approach to spiritual care services including participation on rounds and/or committees as needs are identified.
• Participates in providing appropriate worship opportunities.
• Participates in meeting ritual and sacramental needs.
• Participates in provision of spiritual care education to hospital community as needs are identified.
• Works collaboratively with community clergy and spiritual leaders.
• Records work with patients in electronic medical record according to documentation template based on the Outcome Oriented Chaplaincy model of care.
• Maintains records, prepares reports and composes correspondence relative to duties and responsibilities.
• Participates in departmental and community projects, as assigned.
• Participates in quality assurance activities in accordance to department, hospital and The Joint Commission standards.
• Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational activities.
• Adheres to Brown University Health, Hospital and departmental policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment of care and follow all laws, regulations, and standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be certified, or eligible for certification, as a Board-Certified Chaplain by and in good standing with a national chaplaincy certifying body, such as the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, and the Spiritual Care Association.
• This certification requires a college degree, a master’s level degree in a field related to health care chaplaincy, a minimum of four units of clinical pastoral education required, and a rigorous professional and per review process.

EXPERIENCE:

• Between six months and one year of clinical experience preferably in a health or mental health setting with an emphasis on populations to be served in the assigned area.
• Computer literacy and a skill level in Microsoft Office Suite of intermediate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

• Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to manager and director where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• May provide supervision to students.

Pay Range: $64,480.00-$106,412.80

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: M-F 8am-4:30pm w/ rotating on-call hours

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day.

Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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