Job Description

Job Title: Chaplain

Location: Trinitas Regional Medical Ctr

Department: Pastoral Care

Req#: 0000183819

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $24.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Ministry as Chaplain in a hospital setting or equivalent. Interpersonal relationship, mediator, general communication skills, counseling skills, crisis management skills, team player.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Roman Catholic Priest or Sister in good standing
• Background in Theology/Spirituality/Ethics; Strong skills in Pastoral Care and/or Pastoral Education
• Team player

Preferred:

• Hospital and Parish ministry experience preferred. CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) certification preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift- 7:00am- 3:00pm
• Monday- Friday including weekends/holidays
• On call required
• Part Time/Day

Essential Functions:

• Visits new Catholic patients within 24 hours of admission,
• Performs initial assessment of patients to ascertain their spiritual and religious needs
• Responds to patients' spiritual needs as soon as possible and/or make appropriate referrals
• Does follow up visits with patients as needed and/or desired by patients
• Documents effectively in a timely manner
• Participates in problem solving and decision making processes which enhance patient care in collaboration with other care givers
• Acts as mediator and/or advocate for the patient, family and/or domestic partner
• Responds to crisis situations as appropriate
• Responds to consultations regarding Advance Directives
• Demonstrates a willingness to be flexible with unplanned assignments as necessary
• Promotes a compassionate and supportive environment conducive to healing
• Exhibits Team spirit
• Is responsible for presiding at the Eucharistic Liturgy as assigned,
• Is responsible for the administration of the Sacrament of the Eucharist to patients who desire to receive the Eucharist
• Anointing of the Sick, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Sacrament of the Eucharist
• Responds to specific needs of the units to which the chaplain is assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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