Spiritual Care Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master of Divinity or related field from an accredited school.

2. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE),

OR

2 years relevant interfaith, in-home experience

OR

2 years relevant hospice experience

OR

1CPE unit initiated through WVUH within 1 year of employment with participation in quarterly WVUH Spiritual Care Department educational opportunities.

3. Valid driver's license.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Interfaith chaplain experience.

2. Certification for Clinical Pastoral Education with curriculum in Crisis Management and Crisis Ministry.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Makes spiritual care visits to patients, their families, and hospital staff on a regular and consistent basis to enable them to utilize, discover, or develop their spiritual resources.

2. Interacts consistently in a warm manner that effectively invites others into pastoral relationships. 3. Provides religious resources that are appropriate in light of the other's tradition, including reading material, provision for ceremonies or rituals, and arranging of visits by faith representatives from the community when specifically requested.

4. Documents in the patient record and in departmental records.Communicates relevant patient information with the Spiritual Care team and interdisciplinary team members.

5. Maintains a consistent accountability for spiritual care activities with staff, Spiritual Care team members, and Department Director.

6. Participates as a Spiritual Care team member in the on-call pager rotation that provides 24-hour availability of spiritual care.

7. Provides on-call coverage on weekends, overnights, and observed holidays as assigned.

8. Participates in WVUH scheduled educational seminars and other personal/professional development related to spiritual care skills and knowledge. Provides accurate information related to interaction with patients, family members, and staff through weekly sessions with the ACPE Certified Educator.

9. Adheres to the Code of Ethics for the Association of Professional Chaplains or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains.

10. Provides a safe and comfortable environment per the basic Hospice standards.

11. Ensures privacy and demonstrates concern for the dignity of the patient.

12. Completes assignments in a timely manner as per Hospice and DHHR standards.

13. Works as a team member according to the Hospice standards and following the WVUHS Standards of Behavior.

14. Communicates patient care problems or potential problems to the Director and/or other IDT members as they are identified/occur to assure continuity and coordination of care.

15. Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to patient rights.

16. Maintains patient confidentiality according to communication standard.

17. Documents patient status and care or services furnished in appropriate areas as defined by the documentation standard.

18. Documents fully and accurately on progress note each visit.

19. Provides appropriate documentation of intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complications, and other patient information.

20. Provides direct and indirect bereavement and spiritual counseling to the patient and his/her family respectful of their beliefs.

21. Completes assignments in a timely manner and according to department productivity requirements.

22. Serves as Coordinator of Spiritual Care as evidenced by:

23. Coordination of Spiritual Care.

24. Schedules bereavement groups and facilitates group to meet the needs of the hospice families/communities.

25. Makes initial contact 5 days after patient admission and 5 days following patient death.

26. Assures bereavement follow-up as outlined in the bereavement program.

27. Serves as hospital/community contact for bereavement information.

28. Serves as a contact/resource for staff on issues in bereavement.

29. Assist Nursing homes in developing a Memorial service for patients that passed.

30. Applies positive communication skills and leadership skills when working with other clergy and outside resources.

31. States/demonstrates basic principles and practices of the major faith groups as well as flexibility to support on an interfaith basis.

32. Facilitates support groups per clinical standards.

33. Provides bereaved individuals with appropriate follow-up information per policy and procedure.

34. Completes assignments in a timely manner.

35. Provides calls to newly admitted patients and family.

36. Performs public speaking as requested.

37. Identifies the stages of death and dying.

38. Provides follow-up of family and/or significant others in bereavement to assist in positive expressions of grief.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent walking, standing, and sitting are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties throughout the work shift.

2. Must have excellent hearing ability.

3. Visual acuity must be within normal range.

4. Must have reading and comprehension ability.

5. Must have the ability to move freely through the facility to perform daily and special tasks.

6. Must be able to drive and have a valid WV driver's license.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to bodily fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.

2. Exposure to toxic gases, fumes, and odors.

3. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.

4. Exposure to electrical current.

5. Exposure to radiation from x-rays.

6. Exposure to bad road conditions.

7. Exposure to wind, rain, snow, sleet, mud, high and low temperatures, animals and insects, and hazardous roadways.

8. The majority of work is performed in the patient's home and may require extensive travel.

9. Subject to unpredictable situations. May be exposed to adverse or unpleasant home environments.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be capable of handling information of a confidential nature.

2. Must have the ability to work successfully under highly-stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.

3. Must have the ability to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.

4. Must have effective reading and comprehensive skills.

5. Must have strong communication skills, written and verbal.

6. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts.

7. Must be able to prioritize tasks.

8. Must have independent decision-making ability.

9. Must have basic math skills.

10. Must have ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm, professional manner.

11.Must be capable of using computers to input and retrieve information.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.