Chaplain Resident - Roper Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT ROPER HOSPITAL (DOWNTOWN)

HOURS : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

This one-year residency allows for position to engage in Clinical Pastoral Education in accordance with the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation.

Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff. Work collaboratively with the Department of Pastoral Care staff and participate in department activities and events.

Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis

Essential Job Functions

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
• Work collaboratively with Pastoral Care staff and participate in Department activities and events.
• Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification

N / A

Education

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a background in theology required.

Master of Divinity preferred. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.

Work Experience

Training

N / A

Language

N / A

Patient Population

X Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting, walking, standing. Intermittent stretching, standing, stooping, bending. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 lbs.

Frequent use of finger / hand dexterity. Constant talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and / or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and / or irregular hours.

Skills

Minister to patients, their families, visitors, and hospital staff in assigned areas.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w / AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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Clinical Pastoral Education Program - Roper Hospital