On-Call Chaplain, PRN Position Available In Richmond, Georgia

Tallo's Job Summary: This on-call position as a PRN Chaplain requires a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Theology or related field, along with two years of pastoral experience and four units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Responsibilities include providing spiritual care, counseling, conducting worship services, and offering support during crises. Certification by a pastoral care organization is preferred.

Company:
Unclassified
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Description:

This is an on-call position for 1-2 weeks per month. On-call rotation to include nights and weekend coverage. Provides spiritual and pastoral support to patients, family members, visitors, and employees and provides supportive services to the community.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Provides spiritual care and counseling to patients, families and visitors, hospital staff and community. 2. Provides appropriate assistance to patients, family members. 3. Conducts worship services.

Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelors degree from a recognized college or university and a Masters degree in Theology, Divinity, Religion, Counseling, or related field required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Minimum of two (2) years pastoral experience required for On Call. Minimum of four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education required. Eccelsiastical endorsement from the appropriate denomination required. Ordination preferred. Previous hospital experience preferred.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW

Certification or certification eligible by pastoral care organization preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides spiritual care and counseling to patients, families and visitors, hospital staff and community. Visits patients, family members and visitors who have requested a visit or who have been referred. Directs patients, family members, visitors or employees to additional resources or referrals as needed. Documents patient visits and objective empirical data important to the overall well being of the patient. Protects confidentiality of everyone to whom spiritual care and counseling is provided. Provides support to patients, families, visitors and staff during times of crisis (i.e. deaths, Code Blue, ED trauma, disasters, etc.). Assists community clergy as appropriate. 2. Provides appropriate assistance to patients and family members. Listens to patient and family concerns. Stays with families, as requested, assisting in answering questions during Code Blues or other crisis. Calls appropriate individuals as needed other family members, clergy, and friends. Assists family with the grieving process. 3. Conducts worship services. Conducts memorial or funeral services for patients or employees as requested and available. Officiates wedding ceremonies for employees or for patients when requested and available and deemed appropriate. Conducts infant blessing and baptismal ceremonies when requested or on behalf of patients.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Skill and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in-writing. Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to work as a member of a team. Skill and ability in Microsoft Office applications. Disclaimer The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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