Spiritual Care Chaplain FT
MercyOne

Sioux City, Iowa

Posted in Medical and Nursing


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Job Info


Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Night Shift

Description:
Under limited supervision, provides spiritual care, counseling and guidance to patients and family members, referring special needs to appropriate staff; arranges follow-up spiritual support for patients and families; supports staff concerning personal or job-related issues as needed. Adheres to the principles of Service Excellence Guiding Behaviors and the philosophy and mission of Mercy in all aspects of job performance.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with Mercy standards.

Receives referrals and visits patients to assess and meet spiritual needs. Makes referrals to other spiritual care team members and/or clergy per patient request.

Provides for patients' needs by listening, discerning, affirming and/or confronting and counseling to give some meaning to patients' illness and suffering.

Supports family members during crisis Trauma/ER/OPD or Codes. Assists families in dealing with patients' illness and/or death.

Communicates to patients and/or family's own clergy the need for follow-up spiritual support when self-requested.

Serves as extraordinary minister of the Eucharist (Catholic only).

Relays to staff any pertinent, non-confidential information from patient or family, which will increase the quality of patient care services.

Supports and assists staff in alleviating problems that interfere with the quality of healthcare service provided.

As assigned, provides weekend and night coverage on a rotating basis.

Participates in team meetings defining and promoting spiritual care services to provide a unified program of patient care.

As assigned, is specifically responsible for:

Daily celebration of Mass (Catholic Priest only) Administration of Sacraments as appropriate: Anointing of Sick, Reconciliation, Baptism, etc. (Catholic Priest only)

Is familiar with, and able to explain as necessary, the provisions of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.

Recognizes and communicates issues/occurrences utilizing established lines of authority, and assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes.

Actively participates in department meetings, committees, conferences, and in-services.

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Mercy and Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Mercy and Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees, and Mercy business.

Demonstrates general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.)

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MISSION STATEMENT

We serve together in Mercy and Trinity Health, in the spirit of the Gospel, to heal body, mind and spirit, to improve the health of our communities and to steward the resources entrusted to us.

GUIDING BEHAVIORS

The Guiding Behaviors are the behaviors necessary for all of us to achieve our Vision. They are:

  • We support each other in serving our patients and communities.
  • We communicate openly, honestly, respectfully and directly.
  • We are fully present.
  • We are all accountable.
  • We trust and assume goodness in intentions.
  • We are continuous learners.

COMMITMENT

Must be able to embrace and adhere to the Guiding Behaviors of the organization and support the Mission of Trinity Health.

Must demonstrate good work habits such as time management, attendance, punctuality, team building and other behaviors aligned to the Guiding Behaviors of the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in religion, theology, counseling or related field required; master's degree preferred. Clinical Pastoral Education strongly preferred. Certification by NACC or APC strongly preferred. A minimum of 1-2 years prior spiritual care experience is required. Must have strong interpersonal and written/oral skills to interact effectively with patients, patient's families, visitors, hospital and medical staff. Ability to safeguard confidences. Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team. Ability to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change. Must have a general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.) Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Mercy and Trinity Health.

Mercy cultivates, upholds and supports a safe work environment. Associates support patient and staff safety by demonstrating aptitude and maintaining organizational employment standards and requirements. Associate job performance is continually appraised and formally evaluated during the course of employment with Mercy.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must successfully pass employment physical examination and must adhere to applicable organizational requirements on an annual basis for Employee Health Directives. Must possess the ability to comply with Mercy and Trinity Health policies and procedures. Primarily works inside with frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending and occasional lifting of supplies not in excess of 15 pounds. Able to perform effectively under stressful situations. Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to environmental elements, such as inclement weather, dust, noise, chemicals and/or chemical fumes, and infectious disease.

These essential functions identify the major requirements of the job. They are not an exhaustive list of all job requirements. An employee may be called upon to perform physical actions not specifically identified in this job description.

Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.


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