Supplemental PRN Chaplain-The Woodlands/Northeast

Memorial Hermann Health System; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a chaplain to contribute to the wellbeing of patients, families, and healthcare professionals by providing spiritual, emotional, and relational care. The role includes on-call relief to full-time and part-time chaplains, collaboration with departments, and adherence to privacy and ethical standards within Memorial Hermann policies.

ACPE education and 1 year of experience are preferred; ongoing education and quality improvement participation are

Qualifications

• ACPE unit completed.
• One year of chaplaincy experience preferred.
• Ability to provide perceptive, sensitive care to diverse people.

Responsibilities

• Serve as relief chaplain to full-time and part-time chaplains, on-call from home or in-house.
• Provide spiritual, religious, emotional, and relational care to patients, families, and staff.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure holistic, integrated patient care.
• Support physicians and staff in ethical decision making and patient privacy compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education as required.

Skills

Chaplaincy experience

Cross-cultural communication

Compassionate care

Education

ACPE unit

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for contributing to the wellbeing of patients, families, and healthcare professionals by providing care that engages their spiritual, emotional, and relational resources.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: One (1) completed unit with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)

Licenses/Certifications: (None)

Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• One (1) year of prior chaplaincy experience preferred
• Ability to provide perceptive, sensitive, and effective care in a setting with diverse abilities, beliefs, cultures, ethnicities, and identities

Principal Accountabilities

• Will serve as relief chaplain to full-time and part-time chaplains as needed, either on-call from home or in-house.
• Provides spiritual, religious, emotional, and relational care to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Interacts with various departments and medical staff, both providing and receiving information, to ensure the appropriate integrated holistic care of patients and families
• May participate in and provide spiritual guidance & support to physicians, patients, families, and hospital staff involved in the decision-making process within the realm of the ethical dilemmas inherent in healthcare
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement processes to ensure The Joint Commission (TJC) standards pertaining to spiritual care are adequately addressed by Chaplaincy Services
• Abides by all federal regulations for patient privacy
• Adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service
• Demonstrates commitment to the Memorial Hermann mission, vision, values, and services standards in performing all job duties
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
• Other duties as assigned.