Chaplain resident job description

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

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Job Description:

The Office of Pastoral Care operates twenty-four hours a day throughout the year. Consequently,
Chaplain must be willing to accept rotation during all shifts including the night shift. When in
extenuating circumstances a Chaplain is not present at the hospital, a chaplain will be on call to
address all emergencies related to pastoral care. Thus, Chaplain at SJEH will be on call to address
matters of spiritual care. The role of the chaplain includes but not limited to:

• Conducts pastoral visits and charts pastoral assessments intervention and outcome (PAIO) of all patients within 48 hours of hospital admission, create care plans, and where appropriate, conduct and chart follow-up visits with patients
• Craft pastoral care procedures and protocols for acute, long term, and home based interdisciplinary patient care. Facilitate and submit meeting notes for the daily Pastoral
  Care Report gatherings
• Provides pastoral care to team members and model EHS mission, vision, values (MVV)
  for volunteers, patient families and staff through one-on-one visits, group work and participation on EHS committees
• Document assessments, care plans, and visits with patients. Generate and submit meeting
  notes
• Participate in duty roster and help coordinate emergency and LOA coverage for all facilities: clinical assignments; on-call; worship; orientations; trainings and in-services; and religious rites and rituals
• Attends meetings: Pastoral Care, Clinical Pastoral Education Department, Patient Relation
  and Volunteer Programs; unit department meetings; care management; performance improvement; Town Halls; and others as directed
• Participates in the Clinical Pastoral Education Process by orienting and collaborating in the
  supervision of chaplain residents and trainees
• Represents the hospital to the community and community to hospital: by encouraging
  utilization of EHS services, sharing news, recruiting and supporting volunteers, fostering membership in hospital and community organizations and championing the needs of medically underserved people
• Participate in programs that assess and improve clinical service delivery: by conducting mock surveys, initiating and joining performance improvement projects, and working with the Patient Relations Department
• Support the mission and personnel of EHS by modeling, teaching and inspiring commitment to EHS Core Values and Customer Service Competencies, clinical excellence, healthy stress management and receptivity to change in the worship services, passing conversations and counseling offered to patients, patient families, staff, consultants and vendors
• Support the pastoral, religious and spiritual care delivery of CPE trainees
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Pastoral Care and Education or his designee to facilitate delivery of pastoral care to all patients and families in SJEH care
  

Do you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the nation's largest provider of healthcare services as a Chaplain Resident!

At Wesley Healthcare, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits__including:
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o Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
o Paid Personal Leave
o 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
o Identity Theft Protection discounts
o Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
o Adoption Assistance
o Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
o Student Loan Repayment

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated professional like you to be a part of our Imaging team. Join us in our efforts to better serve our community!

A few responsibilities of our Chaplain Resident include:

* Completes the required activities and maintain ACPE standards of the Clinical Pastoral Education program
* Under supervision of an ACPE faculty member, provides pastoral care for patients and families and friends
* Under supervision of an ACPE faculty member, provides pastoral care for medical center staff
* Maintains communication within the department and with other teams or departments
* Supports the short and long-range goals consistent with departmental and organizational objectives
* Applies policies relative to HIPAA, safety, infection control and risk management
* Serves as a liaison with clergy and other faith groups
* Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care and practices identifying opportunities for improvement through collaboration

Required Job Qualifications include:

* Graduation with a bachelor's degree or ordination by a faith community or commission to function in ministry by an appropriate religious authority as determined by ACPE
* Master's degree in divinity or related field
* One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education
* Knowledge of accepted pastoral care and education standards and practice

One of the most experienced and comprehensive medical centers in Kansas! Wesley Medical Center is the hospital of choice for thousands of people in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Their preference for Wesley extends well beyond the high quality medical services Wesley offers. It also includes the spirit of intensive caring that inspires and guides everyone who works at Wesley Medical Center. Wesley Medical Center is an acute care center, level I trauma center and licensed for 760 beds and 102 bassinets. As a leader in overall recommend care, Wesley treats more than 24,000 patients annually and delivers more than 6,000 babies - more than any hospital in a 13 state region! Wesley Healthcare owns and operates Wesley Medical Center, Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER, Wesley Children's Hospital, Wesley West ER, Wesley Derby ER and multiple WesleyCare clinics.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our managers. Come unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

**Job:** **Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy*

**Title:** *Chaplain Resident*

**Location:** *Kansas-Wichita-Wesley Medical Center*

At Houston Methodist, the Chaplain Resident position is responsible for active participation in the Houston Methodist Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program for up to a year, which includes classroom learning and individual supervision from the Educator Clinical Pastoral Education and/or Manager Clinical Pastoral Education. This position precepts with and is mentored by assigned Sr. Chaplain/Chaplain in the provision of spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients, families, and employees. The Chaplain Resident position is participatory in the daily life of the hospital:serving with chaplains on committees, assisting with departmental projects.
Requirements:

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 20%

* Provides a supportive and positive environment for Houston Methodist patients, family members, visitors, employees and physicians. Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Provides spiritual care support to Houston Methodist employees. (EF)
* Contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that helps to achieve optimal department results. Develops ongoing relationships and interactions with internal stakeholders and clinicians to best serve the needs of the patients and family members. (EF)
* Effectively communicates with the patients, family, staff and physicians. Provides crisis intervention for patients, visitors, and employees. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating in a positive, supportive, non-judgmental manner, reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. (EF)
* Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement on department scorecard. (EF)

SERVICE - 45%

* Participates in spiritual care morning report. Participates in interprofessional health team rounds, discharge planning, support groups and other interprofessional teams.
* Assists in the initial assessment of patients and the development of patient care plans; responds to assigned referrals. Follows patient protocols established by the precepting chaplain. Enables patients to participate in their plan of care as applicable. (EF)
* Contributes to meeting/exceeding department and organization targets for patient satisfaction measures. (EF)
* Participates in administrative/clerical support as needed by department and leadership. Participates in worship as assigned and to provide spiritual leadership as part of the spiritual care department. (EF)

QUALITY/SAFETY - 20%

* Participates in regular check-in with the clinical mentor. Partners with Sr. Chaplain/Chaplain who is serving as the mentor to provide spiritual care to meet the spiritual, religious and emotional needs of patients and their family members of all faiths, during hospitalization and particularly for pre-operative, critically ill and dying patients. (EF)
* Accurately and thoroughly documents patient visits and spiritual care provided in the patient's record. Seeks guidance from Certified Educator, Associate Educator, and precepting Chaplain as appropriate; escalates issues/requests to ensure quality and safety in services provided. (EF)
* Offers recommendations and ideas for the continued success and development of the Spiritual Care Department. Reports "near misses" and inputs into Patient Safety Net (PSN). Contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety by offering corrective action and improvement initiatives/activities. (EF)
* Adheres to all HM policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including accuracy of practice and serves on hospital committees as requested by the CPE faculty or the Spiritual Care and Values Integration department. (EF)

FINANCE - 5%

* Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members. (EF)

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 10%

* Prepares patient care reports and other summaries in compliance with CPE program requirements. Proactively learns from feedback and mentoring. (EF)
* Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. (EF)

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

* Bachelor's degree in theological studies or related field
* Enrollment in a Master's degree in theological studies from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or equivalency preferred
* Education approved by Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or Cognate preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Two years of membership in a faith/belief group

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

* None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

* Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform as a resident, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
* Ability to work independently; capable of effectively handling challenging / difficult interactions/patient care situations and knowing when to refer to others; demonstrates sound judgment and executes excellent communication skills
* Conducts self in a professional manner at all times
* Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team
* Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
* Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates various computer systems to enter and maintain patient documents
* Demonstrates a positive demeanor and strong multi-tasking abilities
* Very strong organization skills and detail-oriented nature
* Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information
* Ability to complete the Residency Program and demonstrate competencies within the Program's planned curriculum and within the prescribed Program timelines to remain a participant

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Work AttireYes/NoUniform NoScrubsNoBusiness professional YesOther (dept approved) No

On-Call* Yes, on a regular basis (for Non-Exempt or Exempt jobs)

* Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc.) regardless of selection above.

Travel

May require travel within YesHouston Metropolitan area

May require travel outside No of Houston Metropolitan area

Travel specifications may vary by department.

Please note any other special considerations to this job: Rotates with other CPE residents and interns in taking on-call responsibility on weeknights, weekends and holidays

Company Profile:

Since 1998, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has been serving Fort Bend and the surrounding counties. Residents have come to rely on a level of compassionate care and leading-edge technology that was once available only in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital tied for No. 5 in Houston and No. 9 (four-way tie) in Texas in U.S. News & World Report's best hospital rankings in 2022. With 324 operating beds, 23 operating rooms and more than 2,400 employees, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital provides comprehensive, personalized care for the community.