Staff Chaplain - Spiritual Care - Rotating Shifts

The Chaplain provides comprehensive pastoral and spiritual care services to the patients, families and staff of VCUHS.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Board Certified, Provisionally Board Certified or Board Eligible Chaplain by one of the following:

Association of Professional Chaplains (APC);

National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC);

Neshama;

Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC); or

The Canadian Association for Spiritual Care/Association Canadienne des Soins Spirituels (CASC/ACSS).

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

If not Board Certified upon hire, achieve full or provisional Board Certification within 24 months of hire.

Once board certification is achieved, it must be maintained for continued employment.

Board Certification by any of the following organizations is acceptable: APC, NACC, Neshama, NAJC, CASC/ACSS

Experience REQUIRED:

One (1) full-time year of post-Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) chaplaincy experience, which may include second year residency.

Experience PREFERRED:

Experience as a chaplain in an academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center

Education/training REQUIRED:

Master's Degree (72 hours) in Theology or equivalent (as determined by the Association of Professional Chaplains) from an accredited institution recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

Completion of four units of clinical pastoral education as certified by on of the following: Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE); National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC); Neshama; Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC); or The Canadian Association for Spiritual Care/Association Canadienne des Soins Spirituels (CASC/ACSS)

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:

Responds to calls that request chaplaincy services.

Provides bereavement care and support to families.

Supports staff following bereavement event.

May participate in research and grant writing.

Consults with Department Director or other clinical faculty member in complex patient care situations as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:

Days, evenings, nights and/or weekends. Shifts worked depend on specific job assignment.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

The Chaplain provides comprehensive spiritual care services to the patients, families and staff. This position is full-time and 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

1.Provides comprehensive spiritual care services to the patients, families and staff of in the acute, ambulatory, and post-acute healthcare settings.

2.Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide person centered care to patients and support of patient loved ones.

3.Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and rounds, offering insights in the areas of spiritual care, and patient culture and value system. Requires cultural competence in working with a diverse patient population and care team.

4.Clinical precepting and/or clinical mentor for CPE/Master's Degree students.

5.Facilitates conversation and provides education to patients and family regarding Advanced Care Planning.

6.Maintain comprehensive required records, reports, statistics, etc.

7.Documents in patient electronic medical records in accordance to department standards.

8.Integration of spiritual assessment and spiritual care interventions with patients, families, and members of the care team. Including the ability to address the needs of those with complex spiritual issues related to end of life, chronic disease stress, traumatic injury and illness, and general issues associated with life circumstances.

9.Offers grief and bereavement services including performing rituals.

10. Staff education & development by providing support and education for staff that care for patients with complex spiritual/emotional issues.

11. Use of evidence-based reactive and proactive spiritual care interventions.

12. Completion of all required in-service and compliance training.

13. Participates in ongoing professional spiritual care continuing education as appropriate.

14. Maintains professional and ethical standards.

15. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and accountability of all resources.

16. Miscellaneous responsibilities as assigned and participates in special projects to promote the mission of the Department of Spiritual Care.

17. Other duties as assigned (i.e., Monthly article for the Chaplain's Corner of the HealthBeat, Ethics Committee Meetings, Cancer Committee Meetings, Grief Support Group, Complex Care Meeting).

Experience REQUIRED:

A minimum of 4-units of CPE in a healthcare.

Experience PREFERRED:

(1) full-time year post-Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) chaplaincy experience and experience in a community or rural setting.

Education/training REQUIRED:

1. Master's Degree (72 hours) in Theology or equivalent (as determined by the Association of Professional Chaplains) from an accredited institution recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or The Association of Theological Schools (ATS).

2. At least four (4) Units of CPE

3. Certified by one of the following: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC); National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC); Neshama; Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC); Spiritual Care Association (SCA) or The Canadian Association for Spiritual Care/Association Canadienne des Soins Spirituels (CASC/ACSS)

4. Board Certified or Board Certified Eligible. If not, Board Certified upon hire, achieve full or provisional Board Certification within 24 months of hire. Once board certification is achieved, it must be maintained for continued employment. Board Certification by any of the following organizations is acceptable: APC, NACC, Neshama, NAJC, SCA, CASC/ACSS.

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:

Responds to requests for chaplaincy services.

Provides bereavement care and support to families.

Supports staff following bereavement event.

Consults with Department Director or other clinical faculty member in complex patient care situations as needed.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:

Days, evenings, nights and/or weekends. Shifts worked depend on specific job assignment.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical Lifting less than 20 lbs.

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

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