Chaplain / PRN (Scheduled As Needed)

Job Summary :

To compassionately respond to spiritual and emotional needs of hospital patients, families, staff and the wider community; demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diversity in religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :

1. Core Elements : Foundational principles for HRH Chaplains :

• Supports hospital mission and values statement, strategic plan and vision, and philosophy of the Chaplaincy Department.
• Understands and embraces a collegial method
• Provides pastoral care to patients, families, staff and wider community focusing on the spiritual and emotional needs presented.
• Communicates effectively and in timely fashion with patients and staff.
• Facilitates support groups.
• Demonstrates attentiveness personal and professional self-care, including compliance with hospital-wide educational training.
• Recognizes and honors the role of Chaplaincy Department within the wider scope of Hendricks Regional Health.

2. Department Specific Elements : Tasks related to the maintenance of established departmental procedures and to the on-going development of the department's services.

Education Required / Certification Preferred :

The following educational and professional credentials are required for this position :

Work Shift :

Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :