• Chaplain I - PRN

    Baylor Scott & White Health (Temple, TX)


    JOB SUMMARY

    The PRN Chaplain 1 provides access to spiritual care as part of the holistic, multidisciplinary team approach when helping patients deal with or recover from their illness or injury. Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support for all Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members and staff, regardless of faith background or religious affiliation.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

    Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, their families and staff including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing and coordinating bereavement needs

     

    Provides counseling and other spiritual education activities for employees, students, and patients

     

    Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering pastoral support and counseling to patients and families

     

    Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in assessing patient needs and to strengthen patient care

     

    Conducts a pastoral assessment of a patient's spiritual and emotional status and the need for spiritual care

     

    Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies and service organizations which supports the Baylor Scott & White Health community

     

    Documents and maintains individual records of spiritual counseling for patients

    KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

    Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions

     

    Knowledge of the principles and methods of pastoral care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting

     

    Knowledge of the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations

     

    Verbal and written communication skills

     

    Interpersonal and listening skills

     

    Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff

     

    Ability to counsel and comfort individuals during periods of stress

     

    Ability to actively participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team

    BENEFITS

    Our competitive benefits package includes the following

     

    - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

     

    - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

     

    - Tuition Reimbursement

     

    - PTO accrual beginning Day 1

     

    Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

    QUALIFICATIONS

    - EDUCATION - Bachelor's

     

    - EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

    - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

    Cln Pastoral Education (CPE-U): One unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) required

    As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.