Chaplain - PRN

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job ensures spiritual care for assigned units and on an as needed basis throughout the facility. The incumbent provides spiritual care to patients, families, staff, and visitors. The position offers support at the time of death and assists in decisions near the end of life.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required - Master’s in Divinity or equivalency (as determined by board certifying entity)

Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or The Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training (ICPT)

Work Experience

Required - 1 year of experience providing interfaith and culturally competent Spiritual Care in the Healthcare field

Certifications

Preferred - Board certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)

National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)

National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)

National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains (NAVAC)

Spiritual Care Association (SCA)

Ordination, Commission, or Ecclesiastical Endorsement (as determined by board certifying entity)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions and ability to be conversant in ethical dialogue.

• Working knowledge of psychological and sociological disciplines.

• Ability to provide spiritual care and support to a diverse population.

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information.

• Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals

Job Duties

• Provides presence, comfort, and spiritual support to patients, families, visitors, and staff during emergent calls, including crisis and death, as well as routinely on assigned units and as needed.

• Facilitates decedent care administrative responsibilities with families and staff following patient deaths as required by location.

• Coordinates and leads interfaith rituals and services as requested by hospital leadership.

• Maintains collegial ministry relationships, including the interdisciplinary team and spiritual care team.

• Provides mentorship to new spiritual care staff and/or CPE students.

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

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