Chaplain PD

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 36,919 - 60,903; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Chaplain to join the Spiritual Care Team, reporting to the Director of Spiritual Care, delivering an effective program for patients, families, and staff of all faiths.

You will collaborate with clinicians, participate in rounds, provide worship opportunities, document care in the EMR, and pursue ongoing professional development.

The role supports Brown's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, with per-diem/day shift at Rhode Island Hospital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree and 1 unit of CPE preferred.
• 6–12 months clinical experience preferred, health/mental health setting.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Independent action within department policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of the Chaplain and demonstrates expertise in spiritual assessment of patients, families, and staff.
• Participates in delivery of a Spiritual Care Program according to AP chapel standards.
• Responds promptly to all requests for Spiritual Care services.
• Promotes interdisciplinary approach, including participation on rounds/committees.
• Provides worship opportunities and meets ritual/sacramental needs.
• Provides spiritual care education to hospital community as needed.
• Records work in EMR per Outcome-Oriented Chaplaincy documentation templates.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and correspondence.

Skills

Independent action

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

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 faith traditions.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. These values guide everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another.

Core Success Factors

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

Responsibilities

• Performs all duties of the Chaplain and demonstrates expertise in the 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 and 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.
• Provides appropriate worship opportunities.
• Meets ritual and sacramental needs.
• Provides spiritual care education to the hospital community as needs are identified.
• Works collaboratively with community clergy and spiritual leaders.
• Records work with patients in the electronic medical record according to documentation templates 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 with departmental, hospital, and Joint Commission standards.
• Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational activities.
• Adheres to Brown University Health, Hospital, and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining a safe environment of care and following all laws, regulations, and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Knowledge: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree and a minimum of one unit of CPE is preferred.
• Experience: Between six months and one year of clinical experience, preferably in a health or mental health setting with an emphasis on populations served in the assigned area.
• Computer Literacy: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Independent Action: Performs independently within department policies and practices, referring complex problems to manager and director for clarification of departmental policies and procedures.
• Supervisory Responsibility: May provide supervision to students.

Pay Range: $26.80–$44.21

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: Per-diem/as needed, Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm and On‑Call

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: Per Diem – As required

Driving Required: No