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Trinity Health

Chaplain PRN Dubuque

Trinity Health, Dubuque, Iowa, United States, 52001

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Description Provides spiritual and emotional care to patients, family members, other visitors and associates, referring special needs to appropriate staff; arranges follow-up spiritual support for patients and families. May be called upon for prayer and religious services and to assist in ethical decisions. Must be able to work independently. In doing so, collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the healing team.

Employment Type Part time

Scope Of Service Customers include patients, visitors, employees, students, physicians, and clergy.

Essential Functions

Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center’s Model of Caring and Trinity Health’s Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center’s Mission and Values.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core always values and conducts oneself in a manner consistent with these values.

Receives referrals and visits patients to assess and meet spiritual needs. Makes referrals to other spiritual care team members and/or clergy per patient request. Provides spiritual care to patients, family members, other visitors to the hospital, and associates in the hospital setting.

Provides for patients’ needs by listening, discerning, affirming and/or confronting and counseling to give some meaning to patients’ illness and suffering.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

One (1) to three (3) years of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training, is required. Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience may be considered.

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred via one of the following licensing groups: APC, CASC, NACC, and NAJC, which includes completion of a master’s degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) academic institution with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith-based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies.

Ability to plan, develop, and implement programs for fulfilling the departmental objectives in meeting the spiritual needs of patients/families throughout the care continuum and life cycle for improving the health of our communities.

Strong oral and written communication skills in the primary language of the workplace (English) with evidence of excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to present effectively before groups. Must be able to communicate effectively using clinical/medical terminology.

Ability to learn and proficiently utilize Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software programs.

Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part-time

Job function Other

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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