Chaplain PRN

Baptist Health Care
United States, Florida, Pensacola
Dec 11, 2024
Job Description The Chaplain is the member of the team who is responsible for the spiritual component of the pastoral services for the hospital. This position functions as a competent pastoral care provider with the ability to relate cooperatively with patients, family members, peers and other hospital personnel. This position provides spiritual guidance by studying religious teachings and pronouncements; performing rites; presenting and explaining doctrine; identifying concerns; identifying and evaluating moral and ethical options; offering condolences and support; building and arranging for support. Responsibilities Visits with patients, families, and hospital personnel and provides an appropriate level of pastoral care services. Participates in creating the plan of care for requested spiritual counseling/care, as evidenced by documentation in clinical records. Oversees the design and implementation of all materials and assessment forms either distributed to families or used in assessment. Develops education programs and memorial services/rituals for staff/families on the spiritual components of loss/ethics as requested by the director. Leads worship services and meaningful devotions. Facilitates cooperative relationships with community clergy. Responds to patient referrals as noted and chart in patient's medical record appropriately. Participates regularly in educational opportunities. Qualifications Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Required Master's Degree Counseling/Psychology, Theology Preferred Minimum Work Experience Four Units of Clinical Pastoral Education Required Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills. Ability to do theological reflection. Accepting and understanding of other theologies and ecclesiology's. Has Emotional and spiritual maturity. Ability to maintain professional and personal confidentiality. Ability to deal with crisis situations and long term stress. Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team. Ability to function as a participating member of a small group (CPE). About Us Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law.