Duty Chaplain

Position Objective:

Collaborates with the health care team as the resource person for Spiritual Care for patients, families, staff and community.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Assesses patients/families spiritual care needs, contributes and updates the patient care plan as needed in relation to spiritual care needs.
2. Provides education to staff in the fields of spiritual care.
3. Acts as liaison to enhance existing relationships with other spiritual care providers.
4. Maintain records in accordance with CPE requirements.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college of university.
• A Masters of Divinity degree or equivalent from an accredited educational facility. (Endorsement of faith group).
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training or equivalent preferred.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• None

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands – Light

_{Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.}

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.