Provides staff support by routinely addressing staff concerns related to bereavement that will prevent issues related to compounding. This includes offering support to the No One Dies Alone (NODA) volunteers.
Conduct chaplaincy assignments at health center special events, i.e., employee awards banquet, donor recognition, groundbreaking ceremonies, etc. Serves on committees within department, and other hospital committees as needed.
Develops and implements a spiritual plan of care to promote patient well-being and continuity of care.
Gathers and evaluates relevant data pertinent to the patient's situation and/or bio-psycho-social-spiritual/religious health.
Assesses and enters information pertinent to patient's medical record that is relevant to the patient's medical, psycho-social and spiritual/religious goals of care.
Provide follow-up with a contact to other workers and clergy when transferring or referring a patient.
Educating and consulting with the health care staff and the broader community.
Flexibility in schedule to cover other Chaplains on leave, when possible.
Identifies and creates system-wide opportunities to enhance the quality of chaplaincy practice.
Practices evidence-based care, including ongoing evaluation of new practices, and when appropriate, contributes to or conducts research.
Takes responsibility for continued professional development. Demonstrates a working knowledge of current theory and practice. Train and orient new Spiritual Care staff.
Serves as liaison and builds relationships with local faith communities and their leaders on behalf of the organization.
Prepares and maintains records. Documents patient care activities in the electronic medical record.
Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Position Status:
Full time Shift:
Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America) Hours per week:
40 Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
This clinical position is accountable for initiating, developing and deepening a mutual and empathic relationship with patients, families and staff. Provides crisis intervention, pastoral counseling, religious services, and educational programs for a diverse population of socioeconomic groups. Models and collaborates with the organization and its interdisciplinary team in respecting and providing culturally, psycho-socially and spiritual competent patient and family-centered care. Assist in sacramental/ritual ministry as appropriate; provides referral to outside clergy for sacramental ministry as needed.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Theological studies or a related field. Required
At least one year of training in an accredited clinical pastoral education center or the equivalent of 4 quarters of C.P.E. Preferred
Experience Qualifications
1 year Pastoral experience in an institutional setting. Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Ordination in an established denomination of a religion, or profession in a religious order is required.
Stormontvail · Topeka, KS