Chaplain

Northern Light Mayo Hospital

Department: Nursing Administration

Position is located: Mayo Hospital

Work Type: Per diem/PRN

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Summary:

The Chaplain is primarily responsible for providing pastoral care to patients and their families, and in providing support to staff. In addition, the Chaplain will provide onsite coverage on days and times mutually agreed upon. Chaplain will provide Chaplaincy Services duties, as directed by the Hospital Chaplaincy Program Policy.

Responsibilities :

Spend most of the time visiting patients and their families at the Northern Light Mayo Hospital. a) Provide daily, regular, and systematic visitation with patients and families on assigned units, or on referral to other locations. b) Maintain daily, all department record-keeping requirements. c) Chaplain must be immediately available by phone/text and will attempt to coordinate call schedule with those that are available. Maintain a good working relationship with the unit team on assigned units. Provide pastoral support to team members. a) Maintain an ongoing relationship with unit team members through frequent contact. b) Attend team meetings when appropriate. Support the work of the department through involvement with occasional research and special projects or programs. a) Research or special projects should be carried out with care and completed in a timely manner. b) Regular attendance and appropriate contribution to the hospital is expected. c) Work collegially with all department staff and volunteers.

Other Information:

Qualifications: Participated in a Clinical Pastoral Education Unit at a general medical hospital, or one Chaplain Intern Program, must have demonstrated stability, tact, and possess a warm and caring personality, relate easily with persons of varying backgrounds and religious orientations, and finally must possess an ability to relate well with other hospital disciplines as a member of the caring team.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• No previous experience required.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

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