Chaplain Job Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

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Position Summary

The Chaplain provides professional and competent spiritual care ministry, and is responsible for serving the spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of others in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. As a member of the healthcare team, the chaplain is directly responsible for the implementation of the mission, values, polices, and procedures of the Department of Spiritual Health Services and the facility in which they serve.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• The job duties listed are essential functions of the position.
  However, other duties may be assigned, and may also be considered essential functions of the position.
  The caregiver must be sufficiently fluent in the English language to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
  The degree of fluency required will vary depending upon the nature of the position.
  Caregivers are expected to honor the Mission, Values, Vision and Promise and adhere to the Code of Conduct, policies and standards of their organization.
  For direct patient care roles: Performs and maintains currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served.
  Provide effective spiritual support and appropriate religious/spiritual resources that contribute to the well-being of the care recipients, their families, and caregivers.
  Provide spiritual care that respects diversity and differences including, but not limited to culture, gender, and sexual orientation and spiritual/religious practices.
  Triage and manage crises in the practice of spiritual care.
  Formulate and utilize individualized spiritual assessments, interventions, outcomes, and care plans in order to contribute effectively to the well-being of the person receiving care, and accurately and concisely document this care in the appropriate records according to discipline standards (including electronic medical record) at the point of service.
  Share in Department coverage to meet the patient care needs.
  Promote the integration of spiritual health services into the life and service of the institution in which one functions.
  Establish and maintain professional and interdisciplinary relationships, including collaborative relationships with community clergy and faith group leaders.
  Understand and function within the institutional culture and systems, including utilizing business principles and practices appropriate to one's role in the organization.
  Promote, facilitate, and support ethical decision-making in one's workplace.
  Promotes institution and department initiatives.
  Promote how research literature informs the profession of chaplaincy and one's spiritual care practice and support research projects as needed.
  Present formally on spiritual health to the interdisciplinary team, students, or community organizations.
  Mentor students, including but not limited to CPE students, nursing students, etc.

Education and/or Experience

• Required Master's Degree Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Pastoral Ministry or the equivalent applicable education from an accredited institution.
• Required Coursework/Training 4 units-Accredited or approved by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), by programs that were accredited by the former United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation (USCCB/CCA), or the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS). Equivalency for one unit of CPE (two units in CASC) may be considered.
• Work experience: No Requirement

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Required within 3 years of hire National Chaplain Certification (Vendor Managed)
• CA: Providence Holy Cross Medical Center - within 30 days of hire California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization (Vendor Managed)
• Providence Tarzana Medical Center - within 30 days of hire California Fire and Life Safety Card - National Organization (Vendor Managed)

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.
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