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General Summary

Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and staff and performs or arranges for religious services to meet the needs of the hospital population.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

+ Provides direct spiritual care to patients/families/caregivers/staff, when needed and assessed.

+ Participates in a spiritual assessment of the patient/family/caregivers, as indicated.

+ Facilitates the development of a plan of care to meet the identified spiritual needs in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team.

+ Serves as liaison to community chaplains and faith community leaders, as indicated.

+ Documents all patient/family/caregiver contacts and provides additional written, pertinent information as indicated.

+ Participates in patient care conference and interdisciplinary team meetings, as assigned.

+ Provides consultation, education and support to the interdisciplinary team on spiritual care, as assigned.

+ Provides for funeral or memorial services or other services as requested by patient/families, as assigned.

+ Provides bereavement support.

+ Works across region for the department when needed for coverage.

+ Participates in planning activities for spiritual care events in collaboration with the manager.

+ Participates in scheduling chaplain coverage for the hospital, in collaboration with the manager.

Common Expectations:

+ Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

+ Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

+ Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited school Required

+ Masters Degree from an accredited seminary or school of theology Preferred

Work Experience:

+ 2 years Relevant experience. Required

Courses and Training:

+ Ordained/Endorsed by recognized religious body/proper ecclesiastical authority. Upon Hire Required

+ Board Certified Chaplain by Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or NACC, NAJC; WellSpan Health strongly encourages all candidates to become certified within 3 years of start of employment with WellSpan Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary team

+ Ability to work in an interfaith setting

+ Basic computer skill proficiency

+ Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values

+ Ability to network with community faith group leaders

+ Ability to function in an environment of continuous learning

Quality of Life

Franklin County, named after Benjamin Franklin, was officially formed in 1784. One of its two main towns, the borough of Chambersburg, lies 13 miles north of Maryland and is known for its "green, safe environment." In the southern part of Franklin County, the borough of Waynesboro sits just two miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line and is known for its rich industrial history.

Franklin County is in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, where you'll find mountains, lakes and a picturesque countryside coupled with theater, music, skiing, hunting, fishing and much more. We're in the heart of America's fruit orchards, so peaches, apples and lots of other local produce are available close by. The area features local wineries and breweries, along with a vibrant arts scene at the historic Capitol Theatre and Totem Pole Playhouse. Franklin County merges the best of small-town friendliness with easy access to metropolitan areas. (Patient population: 154,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.