Chaplain Per Diem- GWV Job Wilkes-Barre area,Pennsylvania USA,Healthcare

Job Summary:

Offers spiritual and emotional support directly to patients and their families, caregivers, and team members. Responsible for assisting with the organization of daily activities as assigned.

Job Duties

Functions as a member of the team by attending interdisciplinary team conferences, support meetings, and other meetings as appropriate.

Assesses each patient, family member, and caregiver for spiritual needs and concerns in consultation with other team members.

Provides direct chaplaincy services (when accepted) to patients, family members, and caregivers of different philosophies and religious perspectives.

Consults, if requested by patient or family, the patient's clergy of choice and advises them on admission.

Documents all visits and phone calls in the electronic medical record within an appropriate time frame.

Provides consultation, counsel, and support to other team members as appropriate.

Assists with training programs and in-service education as requested.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Position Details

Education:

Master's Degree in a Related Field of Study (Required)
Experience & Certification:
Board Certified Chaplain within 3 years of hire (Association of Professional Chaplains); 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education;
Ordination/Commissioning or Ecclesiastical Endorsement

Our Purpose & Values

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, members, students, our Geisinger family, and communities.

KINDNESS:
We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE:
We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING:
We share our knowledge to better prepare caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION:
We seek new and better ways to care for our patients and community.
SAFETY:
We provide a safe environment for patients, members, and staff.

We offer healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. We promote a collaborative, inclusive environment and are an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

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