• Chaplain NonCertified Acutes Spiritual Care SCH N

    Catholic Health (Buffalo, NY)


    Salary: 23.10-34.64 USD

     

    Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

     

    Shift: Shift 2

     

    Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

     

    Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

     

    Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

    Hours:

    varied schedule, 10-6, 11-7, 12-8, 1-9

    Summary:

    Under the direction of a certified chaplain, the chaplain ministers to patients and families in regard to religious/spiritual beliefs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, families and staff within the context of illness, suffering, loss, and death. Chaplains complete documentation including spiritual assessment, as well as on-going ministry in assigned areas.

    Responsibilities:

    EDUCATION

    FOR CHAPLAINS HIRED PRIOR TO 12/20/09 -Chaplains will be grandfathered to the following education.

     

    + Ecclesiastical endorsement required

    + Twenty (20) Units of Continuing Education Units (CEU) annually required

    FOR ALL CHAPLAINS HIRED AFTER 12/20/09

    + Master's Degree Preferred

    + Minimum of 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education required

    + Ecclesiastical endorsement required

    EXPERIENCE

    FOR ALL CHAPLAINS HIRED AFTER 12/20/09

    + Ecclesiastical endorsement

    + 2 years of experience in health care ministry

    + Twenty (20) Units of CEU annually required

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    + Demonstrable competence to minister to those sick and infirmed

    + Commitment to Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

    + Strong Emotional and spiritual maturity

    + Strong interpersonal skills

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills

    + Theological reflection skills

    + Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills

    + Knowledge of other theologies and ecclesiologies

    + Ability to maintain professional, personal confidentiality and HIPPA regulations

    + Flexibility in work hours, programs and services

    + Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team

    + Ability to plan prayer services

    + Basic computer skills for charting

    REQNUMBER: 35526