Staff Chaplain, Life Flight Dept / Staff Support - Part-Time (0.5 FTE) (Must be able to travel [...]

Organization Pastoral Care Job Summary Provides a ministry of spiritual and pastoral care and counseling with patients, families, and staff in crises of illness and/or trauma. Provides resources of spirituality and/or religious faith that will enhance the total program of treatment and care. Participates as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Provides spiritual and pastoral care with patients, families, staff, and faculty. Provides or facilitates requests for sacramental ministry. Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Supports the emotional wellness of employees through routine engagement and spiritual and emotional debriefing after crisis and high stress times. Acts as liaison to community clergy and congregations. Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Patient Assessment (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient assessments in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Crisis Intervention (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate crisis intervention in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Spiritual Knowledge (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of spiritual knowledge in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering spiritual knowledge services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. Adult Learning (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the Adult Learning skill in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Core Accountabilities Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Provides informal guidance and support to team members. Core Capabilities Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others; invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas. Building and Maintaining Relationships: maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. Communicating Effectively: recognizes group interactions and modifies communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Serving Others with Compassion: seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. Solving Complex Problems: approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. Offering Meaningful Advice and Support: provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: performs excellent work; engages in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. Ensuring Continuous Improvement: applies learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identify ways to resolve them. Fulfilling Safety and Regulatory Requirements: understands all aspects of providing a safe environment; performs routine safety checks to prevent hazards. Managing Resources Effectively: demonstrates accountability; stewards organizational resources; makes data‑driven decisions; applies enthusiasm for new technologies; adapts to change. Position Qualifications Board Certified Chaplain – Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) Relevant Work Experience: Less than 1 year Education: Master's (Required) Benefits This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. EEO Statement Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs