Lead, Spiritual Care - Sharp Metro Campus - Full Time

Position Overview Hours: Shift Start Time: 8 AM Shift End Time: 4:30 PMAWS Hours Requirement: 8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: No WeekendsOn-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $39.690 - $51.220 - $57.370The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. Key Responsibilities In coordination with leadership, provides oversight of the Spiritual Care Department and associated staff and volunteers. Provide spiritual care and spiritual counseling services for patients, families and team members that respects diversity and differences including, but not limited to culture, gender expressions, sexual orientation and spiritual/religious practices. Oversees the day to day functioning of the department. In coordination with leadership, is responsible for the oversight of the Spiritual Care Department in clinically designated areas, and the delivery of spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. Responsible for the development and coordination of spiritual care rituals as needed. Administrative oversight of all Spiritual Care related tasks, including development and monitoring of budget, department programs, and databases. Responsible for policy and procedure review of system-wide policies relative to the Spiritual Care department. Represents the hospital with Sharp system peers to advocate for consistency and improvement of the quality of Spiritual Care being provided at Sharp HealthCare facilities. Participates in meetings, committees, and system-wide activities as appropriate. Oversees the daily tasks of the Spiritual Care Team. Assists leadership with and provides feedback on performance reviews and counseling as needed. Sets daily priorities for the shift and revises schedule based on patient/family needs. Communicates these priorities with the appropriate spiritual care staff. Visit frequencies are established for ongoing patient care with specific timeframes identified. Other duties as assigned. Service Delivery & Documentation Assess, formulate, and utilize spiritual assessments, interventions, outcomes and care plans in order to contribute effectively to the well-being of the person receiving care. This assessment is to be completed and documented within the shift. Responsible for the delivery of individual and group spiritual care for patients, families, and staff in clinically designated areas. Provide crisis intervention as necessary in a timely manner (hospital setting this may include Code Blue and trauma code), offering integrative healing modalities and spiritual care. Help patients, families, and staff address bioethical issues, organ donation, preparation of advance healthcare directives, and facilitate treatment decisions based on patient values. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and/or care conferences, when appropriate. Responsible for the charting and documentation of all spiritual care visits. Provides appropriate rituals/services for patient and family that include rituals for the newborn, end-of-life rituals, memorial services, and other rituals that serve to celebrate, comfort and encourage staff. Training & Education Provide orientation to new staff, per diem staff, volunteers, etc. Participate in interviews of prospective candidates. Develop and implement a program of staff in-service and education, including new employee orientation and other in-services as needed. Volunteer Management Responsible for oversight of volunteers serving the Spiritual Care Department with screening, recruiting, orienting and training. Responsible for the quality of the work, data collection, coaching and mentoring of department volunteers. Customer Service Consistently communicate in a positive and timely manner with staff members, Sharp employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Maintain positive relationships with community clergy, CPE students and volunteers. Handle problems in a professional and proactive manner. Competencies Ability to work collaboratively within a collegial department, and multidisciplinary setting. Excellent clinical skills and proven ability to effectively minister with persons of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Excellent teaching skills that may involve in-services, presentations, and other work. Ability to initiate new programs, as well organize and oversee existing ones. Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office applications, and electronic medical record. Basic understanding of medical terms and diagnosis. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Other Successful completion of at least 4 units of ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education. 3 Years experience as a health care Chaplain. Master's Degree of Divinity of related field (equivalent needed for Board Certification by endorsing faith group). Board certification by APC, NACC, or NAJC; or is in the process of obtaining this certification within one year of hire or transfer is required. Certification to be tracked and maintained by department leadership. Equal Opportunity Statement Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr 300 Sharp HealthCare