On-Call Chaplain

Overview

The On-call Chaplain reports directly to the Director of Spiritual Care. The On-call Chaplain functions as a colleague with CPE students and other department staff.

Participates in the on-call rotation as needed. Provides clinical coverage as needed. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing spiritual care to patients, families and staff.

Uses spiritual care knowledge and skills to effectively manage plans of care for patients in developmental stages Neonate (0-28 days), Pediatric (1 month - 12 years), Adolescent (13 - 17), Adult (18 - 72) and Geriatric (72+ years).

Performs other duties as assigned.

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position.

Depending on the location of the job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind;

my employment with the Company is at will.

Location : New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Department : Spiritual Care

Full Time Equivalent : part-time (PRN)

Work Type : 1 to 31 Hours Pay Period

Work Schedule : PRN ROTATE - PRN-Rotating shifts, most shifts are nights and weekends

Exempt from Overtime : Exempt : No

Responsibilities :

• Provides spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. Responds to all pages, referrals and requests for spiritual care.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team approach to patient care.
• Provides statistical report of ministry offered. Enters appropriate information in the department logbook and patient medical record.
• Conducts inter-faith chapel for the Medical Center, the Rehabilitation Hospital and The Behavioral Health Hospital.
• Participates in departmental meetings, projects and community education.

Qualifications

• Education : High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree or Master of Divinity (or equivalent) preferred.
• Licensure / Certifications : Successful completion of one unit of ACPE CPE required. Completed in-person interview with the Director of Spiritual Care.
• Experience : One year ministry experience preferred.

Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.

Performs other duties as assigned. Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

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