Category:
LRHC Professional
Department:
Chaplaincy
Status:
Full-time
Schedule:
Days, but can vary
Description:
The Staff Chaplain facilitates and/or provides chaplaincy care and services for patients, their loved ones and staff of Lake Region Healthcare. S/he communicates and provides liaison with faith communities within the service area by: participation in Ministerial Association activities; providing support services for community healthcare ministries and maintaining the founding spirit and current corporate relationships with area faith communities and leaders. The Staff Chaplain reports directly to the Chaplaincy Director. The Staff Chaplain works regular, daytime business hours, M-F, but is subject to being called back in emergencies according to LRH
Emergency Management Plan.
A. This position requires a Masters of Divinity (M. Div), or equivalent advanced degree in pastoral studies and theology from an accredited institution, and:
I. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)- minimum 4 units completed
II. Ecclesiastical Endorsement by candidate’s judicatory/denomination/national organization for Chaplaincy or equivalent
III. Board Certification, or eligibility for certification with completion within 2 years, by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) or equivalent
B. The Staff Chaplain must have demonstrated theological, emotional and psychological understanding and application of chaplaincy, liturgical worship, professional ethics, and pastoral counseling role in a healthcare setting.
C. Must be able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with area clergy.
D. Knowledge and training in Stephen Ministry helpful
E. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with hospital/CCRC staff, medical staff, patients and families.
F. Meet unique needs of specific nursing units for pastoral care and counseling while providing appropriate, responsive chaplaincy services to patients, and their families; such as care of the patient and their families around the end of life.
G. Understand the physician/patient relationship and its legal and ethical implications.
H. Prepare statistical reports on service and care provided. Written communications and computer skills are important.
I. Knowledge of oncology very helpful.
Printable application available online
Or
The Human Resources Department at
Lake Region Healthcare
712 Cascade St. S. • Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218)736-8469
EEO/AA/Drug Testing Required/Tobacco Free Campus
Posted:
12/22/11