Chaplain/Pastoral Care Job In Texarkana, Texas
Chaplain Non-Certified I - Spiritual Care - Full Time
Texarkana, Texas 75503 Type of Facility: Hospital
Summary:
The Chaplain, Non-Certified (NC) I, is a full-time member of the health care team who provides for the spiritual needs of patients under the supervision of the Director of Spiritual Care (the Director). From the patient's life experience, the Chaplain, NC may offer prayer or reflection.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses, Provides, And Documents Effective Spiritual Care To Patients, Families, And Staff In A Variety Of Situations, Including But Not Limited To Crisis Intervention, Grief And Bereavement, End Of Life Care, And Faith Crises
- Systematically And Intentionally Gathers Data To Provide On-Going Spiritual Assessment Of Patients Or Families
- Develops And Implements A Spiritual Plan Of Care Based On Spiritual Assessment
- Documents Spiritual Assessment And Spiritual Plan Of Care In Patient's Medical Record
- Participates As A Member Of The Palliative Care Team, As Assigned
- Participates As A Member Of The Interprofessional Team Identifying Patient/Family Needs And Developing Plan Of Care
- Plans And Facilitates Worship Services As Needed
- Provides Timely And Sensitive Spiritual Care To Associates Via Individual And Group Interactions
- Collects Relevant Data To Self-Monitor Quality And Effectiveness Of Spiritual Care
- Develops Specialized Spiritual Care Services For Specific Areas Of Assignment
- Serves As A Teaching Resource In Formal And Informal Situations About Spirituality, Spiritual Needs Of Patients And Families, And The Connection Between Spirituality And Health Outcomes
- Assist With Debriefing And Support Of Associates After Major Events
- Provides Spiritual And Religious Resources As Requested By Patient/Family
- Introduces Patient/Family To Services Of The Spiritual Care Department
- Contacts Community Clergy As Requested By Patient/Family
- Ability To Function Effectively Under Stress, To Cope With Crises Situations, And To Respond Creatively To A Multiplicity Of Changes
- Provides Hospitality And Assistance To Visiting Clergy As Needed
- Serves As Ethics Resource For Patients, Family, And Associates For A Variety Of Clinical Situations, Including The Removal/Withholding Of Life Sustaining Treatment
- Serves As Clinical Partner Or Mentor To Clinical Pastoral Education Interns
- Understands And Adheres To The Christus Health Associate Covenant And Code Of Ethics
- Respects Confidentiality Of Information From All Sources, Including Patients, Family Members, Other Volunteers And Csrhs Associates
- Demonstrates Cultural Humility And Sensitivity With Respect To Patient Populations Served
- Performs Miscellaneous Additional Tasks As Assigned Or Requested By Director Of Spiritual Cared
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- Master's Degree
Work Type:
Full Time
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