Chaplain Resident — Clinical Pastoral… at Roper St.… · Charleston

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Location: Roper Hospital - 316 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC

Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

This one-year residency allows for position to engage in Clinical Pastoral Education in accordance with the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation. Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff. Work collaboratively with the Department of Pastoral Care staff and participate in department activities and events. Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis

Essential Job Functions

• ​ Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
• Work collaboratively with Pastoral Care staff and participate in Department activities and events.
• Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

N/A

Education

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a background in theology required.

Master of Divinity preferred. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.

Work Experience

N/A

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:

X Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

     Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

     Neonates (0-4 weeks)

     Infant (1-12 months)

     Pediatrics (1-12 years)

     Adolescents (13-17 years)

     Adults (18-64 years)

     Geriatrics (65 years and older)

     Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting, walking, standing. Intermittent stretching, standing, stooping, bending. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Possible exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours.

Skills

Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills :

Minister to patients, their families, visitors, and hospital staff in assigned areas.

Soft/Interpersonal Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: Clinical Pastoral Education Program - Roper Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com.