Responsibilities:

• Visits patients and families of patients on assigned areas by referral or according to appropriate case finding criteria.
• Attend discharge planning sessions and other patient conferences as appropriate.
• Consult with staff and patients’ clergy as appropriate for patient care.
• Keeps appropriate patient care and statistical records.
• Make rounds and respond to emergencies throughout the entire hospital, while serving as the on-call chaplain for nights and weekends.
• Lead worship services in the chapel during weekend duty.
• Provide personal support for staff around crisis situations.
• Participate in staff continuing education with regard to spiritual needs of patients.
• Participate in a variety of Clinical Pastoral Education activities to direct and enhance the quality of Pastoral Care offered to patients, family and staff.
• Report regularly to the assigned Supervisor for coordination for pastoral care activities and for supervision of clinical work.
• Completes all appropriate reports of pastoral activity, including those required for the Clinical Pastoral Educational Program and the statistical reports using the computerized system.
• Participate in various hospital committees and serve in development of department projects. 

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) Theological Education (Preferred)
• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent (Required)
• Endorsement by a religious body to serve in a chaplain role (Required)
• Personal and professional qualities appropriate for serving as spiritual counselor in a hospital setting (Required)