Job Description

**JOB SUMMARY** The PRN Chaplain 1 provides access to spiritual care as part of the holistic, multidisciplinary team approach when helping patients deal with or recover from their illness or injury. Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support for all Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members and staff, regardless of faith background or religious affiliation. **WORK SCHEDULE** The PRN (on-call) hours will be **10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m** . Monday through Friday to include weekends if needed. (For additional hours, daytime coverage is available if desired.) If called in to assist with a patient/family need, you will have to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes therefore you must live within 30 minutes of the McLane Children's hospital. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE** Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, their families and staff including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing and coordinating bereavement needs Provides counseling and other spiritual education activities for employees, students, and patients Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering pastoral support and counseling to patients and families Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in assessing patient needs and to strengthen patient care Conducts a pastoral assessment of a patient's spiritual and emotional status and the need for spiritual care Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies and service organizations which supports the Baylor Scott & White Health community Documents and maintains individual records of spiritual counseling for patients **KEY SUCCESS FACTORS** Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions Knowledge of the principles and methods of pastoral care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting Knowledge of the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations Verbal and written communication skills Interpersonal and listening skills Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff Ability to counsel and comfort individuals during periods of stress Ability to actively participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team **BENEFITS** Our competitive benefits package includes the following - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% - Tuition Reimbursement - PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level **QUALIFICATIONS** - EDUCATION - Bachelor's - EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - One unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Relief, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Night shift,

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