Chaplain Flex

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental benefits

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. The role involves direct chaplaincy services across diverse beliefs, collaboration with medical teams, and timely EMR documentation.

The position requires a Master’s in a related field, 4 units of CPE, endorsement or ordination, and board certification within 3 years of hire. The successful candidate will support daily clinical activity within a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education are required.
• Board Certified Chaplain within 3 years of hire.
• Ordination or Ecclesiastical Endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend interdisciplinary team conferences and meetings.
• Provide direct chaplaincy services to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Consult patient/family clergy of choice and advise on admission.
• Document visits and calls in the EMR promptly.
• Offer consultation and support to other team members.
• Assist with training programs and in-service education.

Education

Master's Degree-Related Field of Study

Clinical Pastoral Education

Board Certified Chaplain

Ordination/Commissioning

Job description

Location

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Offers spiritual and emotional support directly to patients and their families, caregivers, and team members. Responsible for assisting with organization of daily activities as assigned.

Job Duties

• Functions as a member of the team by attending interdisciplinary team conference, support meetings, and other meetings as appropriate
• Assesses each patient, family member, and caregiver for spiritual needs and concerns in consultation with other team members
• Provides direct chaplaincy services (when accepted) to patients, family members, and caregivers of different philosophies and religious perspectives
• Consults, if requested by patient or family, the patient’s clergy of choice and advises them on admission
• Documents all visits and phone calls in the electronic medical record within an appropriate time frame
• Provides consultation, counsel, and support to other team members as appropriate
• Assists with training programs and in-service education as requested
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures

The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Education: Master's Degree-Related Field of Study (Required)

Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education - Default Issuing Body, Board Certified Chaplain within 3 years of hire date - Association of Professional Chaplains, Ordination/Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement - Default Issuing Body

Skills

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.