Chaplain PD

Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Spiritual Care works as a member of the Spiritual Care Team to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient program of Spiritual Care services to patients their loved ones and staff of all or no faith traditions.

Responsibilities:

Performs all duties of the Chaplain and demonstrates expertise in Spiritual Assessment of the spiritual needs and resources of patients their loved ones and staff with the ability to provide quality spiritual care interventions while working toward appropriate spiritual care outcomes through expert utilization of the Spiritual Assessment model Outcome-Oriented Chaplaincy.

Participates in the delivery of a Spiritual Care Program according to the Standards of Practice of the Association of Professional Chaplains.

Respond in a timely manner to all requests for Spiritual Care services.

Promote an interdisciplinary approach to spiritual care services including participation on rounds and/or committees as needs are identified.

Participate in providing appropriate worship opportunities.

Participate in meeting ritual and sacramental needs.

Participate in provision of spiritual care education to hospital community as needs are identified.

Work collaboratively with community clergy and spiritual leaders.

Records work with patients in electronic medical record according to documentation template based on the Outcome Oriented Chaplaincy model of care.

Maintains records prepares reports and composes correspondence relative to duties and responsibilities.

Participates in departmental and community projects as assigned.

Participates in quality assurance activities in accordance to department hospital and The Joint Commission standards.

Maintains and enhances professional expertise through educational activities.

Adheres to Brown University Health Hospital and departmental policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment of care and follow all laws regulations and standards.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

A Bachelor's degree is required master's degree and a minimum of one unit of CPE is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Between six months and one year of clinical experience preferably in a health or mental

health setting with an emphasis on populations to be served in the assigned area.

Computer literacy and a skill level in Microsoft Office Suite of intermediate Word Excel and PowerPoint.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to manager and director where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

May provide supervision to students.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union