Reporting through the assigned Care Coordination Division leader, provides leadership in the delivery of spiritual care to patients, families and staff within assigned departments. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and community clergy as needed, plans and provides spiritual care to patients based on assessed needs.

Educates, advises and assists patients, families and staff with completion of Advance Directives, Surrogacy and DNR forms. Assists families and staff in completing decedent paperwork, as per policy. Develops programs for assigned areas and NCH staff to increase knowledge of spiritual care and provides supports through educational opportunities, debriefings, crisis intervention, spiritual counseling, and grief support. Maintains Standards for Professional Chaplaincy Practice and Code of Ethics as outlined by the Association for Professional Chaplains.

II. REPRESENTATIVE FUNCTIONS

Gathers and evaluates relevant information regarding the care recipient's spiritual, religious, emotional and relational needs and resources. Develops and implements a plan of care to promote the well-being of the care recipient.

Documents in the appropriate recording structure information relevant to the care recipient's well-being.

Collaborates, within the scope of practice, with other care providers to promote the well-being of the care recipient.

Maintains the confidentiality of information from all sources, including the care recipient, legal or organizational records, and other care providers in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations and rules.

Models and collaborates with other care providers in respecting and providing sensitive care regardless of diverse abilities, beliefs, cultures or identities.

Provides effective chaplaincy care to the organization's employees and affiliates via individual and group interactions. Provides chaplaincy care to the organization in ways consistent with the organization's values and mission statement.

Provides leadership in the chaplain's professional setting and profession.

Seeks and creates opportunities to enhance the quality of chaplaincy care practice as understood within the chaplain's professional setting.

Remains informed of relevant developments in evidenced-based and best practices in chaplaincy care through reading and reflecting on the current research and professional practice; and, where practical, collaborates or provides leadership on research studies.

Takes responsibility for continued professional development and demonstrates a working knowledge of current theory and practice as appropriate to the chaplain's professional setting.

Appropriately uses technology to enhance delivery of care and to advance the work of the profession.

Values and utilizes business principles, practices and regulatory requirements appropriate to the chaplain's role in the organization.

Adheres to the Association of Professional Chaplains Code of Ethics and other codes of ethics as required by the chaplain's professional setting to guide decision-making and professional behavior.

Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.

III. SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

The interpersonal skills needed to be effective with distressed and anxious patients, families, and employees.

Capable of ministering to diverse ages and cultural backgrounds.

The analytical ability to assess patients' spiritual needs and sense of well-being and find appropriate solutions to patient problems.

Demonstrates empathy for the problems experienced by patients and families; commitment to help the distressed, and ability to offer a calming presence.

Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to develop and maintain collegial relationships with physicians, nurses, social workers, case managers, psychologists, and other members of the health care team.

The communication skills necessary to counsel patients, families, and employees.

Organizational and implementation skills to develop and implement spiritual care related programs.

Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software.

IV. KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE/REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

Chaplain I

A Masters of Divinity degree, Master of Arts in Religion, or Master of Pastoral Counseling from an accredited school of theology required with a Bachelor's degree in the humanities or human services preferred.

Successful completion of two or more CPE units from a center accredited by ACPE or NACC required.

Minimum three years' experience in a healthcare setting required.