Compassionate Staff Chaplain: Interfaith Spiritual Care

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-Time Chaplain to join the Department of Spiritual Care. The Staff Chaplain provides spiritual care to patients, families and staff in alignment with Penn Medicine’s mission and values.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, document spiritual care in EMR, participate in quality improvement, and engage in community clergy coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in religious studies, divinity, spirituality, or humanities required.
• 4 ACPE CPE units required.
• 2+ years pastoral care experience in a pluralistic setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care for patients, loved ones and staff.
• Respond to requests for spiritual support in a timely manner.
• Fulfill regulatory requirements for spiritual assessment and documentation.
• Conduct special event and emergency interfaith services and support when needed.
• Participate in worship opportunities, meeting ritual and sacramental needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary health care teams, offering insights on spiritual needs.
• Participate in team meetings and rounds.
• Serve on institutional committees as appointed.
• Promote an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care.
• Assist in coordinating community clergy and religious visitors.
• Record spiritual care in EMR to communicate with the care team.
• Participate in the department’s continuous quality improvement process.
• Provide spiritual support and consultation for the emergency command center.
• Contribute to the wider community through research, publication and teaching as requested.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Participate in regular professional development activities.
• Participate in regular supervision.

Education

Master of Arts or Science in Religious Studies, Divinity, Spirituality, or Humanities

4 CPE units (ACPE)

2+ years pastoral care in pluralistic setting

Job description

Penn Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Full-Time Chaplain to join the Department of Spiritual Care. The Staff Chaplain provides spiritual care to patients, families and staff in alignment with Penn Medicine’s mission and values.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, document spiritual care in EMR, participate in quality improvement, and engage in community clergy coordination.