• Assoc Chaplain

    Covenant Health Inc. (Knoxville, TN)


    Overview

     

    Associate Chaplain

     

    PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts

    Fort Sanders Regional Overview:

    Fort Sanders Regional Medical Centeris a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.

     

    Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

    Position Summary:

    Responsible for providing on-call, in-house pastoral care to patients, visitors and employees.

     

    Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon ||[email protected]

    Responsibilities

    + Responds to requests for pastoral care services.

    + Provides pastoral care to patients, visitors and employees as appropriate.

    + Logs time and visits for any follow-up actions by Chaplain and charts visits on electronic medical record (EMR).

    + Maintains confidentiality in relationships established through service.

    + Assists community clergy in provision of pastoral services with patients and visitors as opportunity develops.

    + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education:

    At least (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed.Graduate Level education preferred; Ordination Preferred; 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education Preferred.

    Minimum Experience:

    Three (3) years experience in pastoral ministry, with one (1) year in health care ministry.

    Licensure Requirement:

    None

     

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    Job Title ASSOC CHAPLAIN

    ID 4367792

    Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

     

    Department Name CHAPLAIN