Requisition 10000584

Professional Career Opportunities

Telephone Job Line: (214) 648-5627

CHAPLAIN

Posted Date Wed Oct 28, 2009

Closing Date until filled

Salary * Negotiable *

FLSA Status Exempt

Department Spiritual Health - University Hospital - St Paul

Job Category Professional

Hours Various-Various

Requisition Number 10000584

Position Number 43262

Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):

1. Bachelors Degree in Theology, Ministry, Psychology or related field and one (1) year in healthcare ministry setting with four (4) units CPE. **Ecclesial endorsement required**; Or
2. Bachelors Degree and one unit Clinical Pastoral Education.

Skills And Abilities Customer Service
Effective Communications Skills

Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Job Duties 1. Responds for emergencies, traumas, deaths, code blues, end-of-life decisions, ethical conflicts, crisis, disasters, organ and tissue donation and procurement within 30 minutes of request.

2. Assesses patient needs for spiritual support and provides necessary services and interventions. Assists with family conflicts and personal relationships for patients, guests and staff. Demon- strates understanding of family systems theory.

3. Coordinates pre-surgery and surgery support to patients and guests, and provides routine patient visitation.

4. Maintains accurate documentation in patient charts, department logs, and hospital reporting systems. Communicates between depart- ment staff to ensure continuous service of patient needs.

5. Attends and participates in department staff meetings.

6. Provides spiritual support resources appropriate to developmental, emotional and psychological needs of patients, guests, and staff. Accommodates requests for spiritual and religious literature.

7. Administers to sacramental needs of patients, guests, and staff. Facilitates contacting patient's own clergy. Provides worship opportunities for patients, guests, and staff.

8. Serves as advocate and educational resource spiritual and ethical concerns for patients, guests, and staff. Consults on Advance Directives, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, and Uniform Donor Card.

9. Participates in on-going professional development including super- vision, spiritual direction, continuing education and retreats. Maintains ecclesial endorsement and denominational participation.

10. Provides consultation service to staff on specific patient needs. Provides referral to outside resources for additional support and counseling in collaboration with social work, nursing, and/or other members of health care team.

11. Provides education to staff on utilization of Pastoral Care, ethics, Advance Directives, and other needs as requested. Provides communmity education as requested. Networks with area religious congregations. Assists with training of new intern, supplemental, and volunteer chaplains.

12. Performs other related duties assigned or requested.

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Posted Date	Wed Oct 28, 2009
Closing Date	until filled
Salary	* Negotiable *
FLSA Status	Exempt
Department	Spiritual Health - University Hospital - St Paul
Job Category	Professional
Hours	Various-Various
Requisition Number	10000584
Position Number	43262
Experience & Education Required (any one of the following):	1. Bachelors Degree in Theology, Ministry, Psychology or related field and one (1) year in healthcare ministry setting with four (4) units CPE. Ecclesial endorsement required; Or 2. Bachelors Degree and one unit Clinical Pastoral Education.
Skills And Abilities	Customer Service Effective Communications Skills
Security	This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Job Duties	1. Responds for emergencies, traumas, deaths, code blues, end-of-life decisions, ethical conflicts, crisis, disasters, organ and tissue donation and procurement within 30 minutes of request. 2. Assesses patient needs for spiritual support and provides necessary services and interventions. Assists with family conflicts and personal relationships for patients, guests and staff. Demon- strates understanding of family systems theory. 3. Coordinates pre-surgery and surgery support to patients and guests, and provides routine patient visitation. 4. Maintains accurate documentation in patient charts, department logs, and hospital reporting systems. Communicates between depart- ment staff to ensure continuous service of patient needs. 5. Attends and participates in department staff meetings. 6. Provides spiritual support resources appropriate to developmental, emotional and psychological needs of patients, guests, and staff. Accommodates requests for spiritual and religious literature. 7. Administers to sacramental needs of patients, guests, and staff. Facilitates contacting patient's own clergy. Provides worship opportunities for patients, guests, and staff. 8. Serves as advocate and educational resource spiritual and ethical concerns for patients, guests, and staff. Consults on Advance Directives, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, and Uniform Donor Card. 9. Participates in on-going professional development including super- vision, spiritual direction, continuing education and retreats. Maintains ecclesial endorsement and denominational participation. 10. Provides consultation service to staff on specific patient needs. Provides referral to outside resources for additional support and counseling in collaboration with social work, nursing, and/or other members of health care team. 11. Provides education to staff on utilization of Pastoral Care, ethics, Advance Directives, and other needs as requested. Provides communmity education as requested. Networks with area religious congregations. Assists with training of new intern, supplemental, and volunteer chaplains. 12. Performs other related duties assigned or requested.
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