Hospital Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Crisis Support

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families and staff within the Pastoral Care Department.

The role collaborates with clergy, volunteers, staff chaplains and Clinical Pastoral Education students to deliver holistic care and to support during critical incidents.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree, ordination or commission by a recognized faith group with at least one unit of CPE, and at least one year of pastoral ministry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Ordination or commission by a recognized faith group and at least one unit of CPE.
• Minimum of one year pastoral ministry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual assessment, care and support to patients and families.
• Participates in a monthly PRN Chaplain meeting.
• Provides the spiritual dimension of holistic care to patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Works collaboratively with the Clergy Fellowship, Volunteer Chaplains, Staff Chaplains and Clinical Pastoral Education students in providing pastoral care for the organization.
• Works with the Pastoral Care crisis intervention team to provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff during a critical incident.
• Participates in the maintenance and submission of appropriate pastoral care records for the Department of Pastoral Care.

Skills

Pastoral care

Verbal and written communication

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Ordination or commission + CPE

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families and staff within the Pastoral Care Department.

The role collaborates with clergy, volunteers, staff chaplains and Clinical Pastoral Education students to deliver holistic care and to support during critical incidents.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree, ordination or commission by a recognized faith group with at least one unit of CPE, and at least one year of pastoral ministry experience.