Chaplain-Hospital (PRN

Job Category:
Behavioral Health, Counseling, and Clergy
Work Shift/Schedule:
Varies
Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:
Job Summary
Provides for the provision of spiritual care to patients/families/caregivers and staff. Also works through the Pastoral Care Department to provide pastoral care services to other areas of the NGHS as needed.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications:
Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree. Ordination or commission by a recognized faith group and possesses at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
Minimum Experience: At least one (1) year experience serving in pastoral ministry.
Other:
Preferred Job Qualifications
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Other:
Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Good verbal and written commination skills
Theological and Behavioral Science understanding of human illness and suffering
Awareness of cultural and religious understandings of illness and health
Computer skills
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
Provides spiritual assessment, care and support to patients and families.
Participates in a monthly PRN Chaplain meeting.
Provides the spiritual dimension of holistic care to patients, families, and hospital personnel.
Works collaboratively with the Clergy Fellowship, Volunteer Chaplains, Staff Chaplains and Clinical Pastoral Education students in providing pastoral care for the organization.
Works with the Pastoral Care crisis intervention team to provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff during a critical incident.
Participates in the maintenance and submission of appropriate pastoral care records for the Department of Pastoral Care.
Physical Demands
Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% %
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.