Chaplain

Reid Hospital & Health Care Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Reid Health invites applications for a Chaplain role to provide spiritual care and bereavement support to patients and families. The chaplain will assess spiritual needs, support staff, document care, and collaborate with clinical teams in an inpatient setting.

The position may include flexible hours with after-hours call responsibilities and a commitment to Reid’s values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Ministry is required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience with spiritual care, interpersonal relations and family dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provides chaplaincy care to all Reid Health patients and families consistent with hospital policy; including spiritual assessment of new patients.
• Provides spiritual care and support to Reid Health staff as needed.
• Accurately record and document data pertinent to spiritual care to meet health care certifications and related laws.
• Completes spiritual assessments of inpatient patients and families in consultation with clinical caregivers; identify risk factors and intervene as appropriate.
• May work flexible hours and be available for call-in responsibilities after hours during rotation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Ministry

Job description

Chaplain 7150 Spiritual Care Schedule: PRN as needed

About the Position

The Reid Chaplain provides spiritual care and bereavement support to patients and families of Reid Health.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Routinely demonstrates a strong commitment to Reid’s behavioral standards by serving as a role model to others.
• Consistently demonstrates the behavior standards identified in Reid’s Mission, Vision and Values at all times.
• Practices the Key Service Behaviors to support an outstanding customer and employee experience.
• Adheres to Reid’s confidentiality policies related to patients, family and visitors, staff, physicians, and customers.
• Takes pride and care in personal appearance and reports to work in attire that projects professionalism and respect.
• Completes all required hospital education and employee health requirements on time.
• Follows Reid’s confidentiality policies related to customers, family and visitors, and employees.
• Perform work in a safe manner and follow all Reid safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides chaplaincy care to all Reid patients and families consistent with hospital and departmental policy and procedures; including spiritual assessment of new patients.
• Provides spiritual care and support to Reid staff as needed.
• Accurately record and document all data pertinent to spiritual care as required to meet health care certifications and related laws.
• Completes spiritual assessments of Inpatient patients and families, in consultation with clinical caregivers. Identifies risk factors and gives appropriate intervention.
• Provides chaplaincy care to the organization in ways consistent with Reid’s mission.
• Interrelates with all service lines with particular emphasis on Emergency Department and Inpatients.
• Communicate directly with patients and families via telephone and in person in an inpatient setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the patient and identifies age specific needs when providing spiritual care.
• May work flexible hours as approved by the Director over Spiritual Services. Available for Call-in responsibilities after hours during rotation.
• Maintains positive working relationship with area clergy.
• May assist with spiritual care need for In-patient hospice.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education and Experience

• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Ministry
• Experience Required: Minimum of three years’ experience with spiritual care,interpersonal relations and family dynamics.

Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.

Reid Health’s inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health’s outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit. The minute you step through Reid’s doors, you’ll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health. It’s more than a place to work.

Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care. Reid Health is looking to add to its family with service-minded individuals like you. Whether you come from a clinical background or simply want to work in an environment that allows you to pursue your passions of service to others, we have opportunities for people just like you. Find yourself at Reid Health.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Reid Health. Therefore, Reid Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. This applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.