Job Overview

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE:
Provides spiritual and emotional care to patients, family members, other visitors and associates, referring special needs to appropriate staff; arranges follow-up spiritual support for patients and families. May be called upon for prayer and religious services and to assist in ethical decisions. Must be able to work independently. In doing so, collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the healing team.

SCOPE OF SERVICE:
Customers include: patients, visitors, employees, students, physicians, and clergy.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides spiritual and emotional care to patients, family members, other visitors and associates, referring special needs to appropriate staff; arranges follow-up spiritual support for patients and families.  May be called upon for prayer and religious services and to assist in ethical decisions.  Must be able to work independently.  In doing so, collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the healing team. 

Details:

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.

What we offer:

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

What you will do:

Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior. Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Receives referrals and visits patients to assess and meet spiritual needs.  Makes referrals to other spiritual care team members and/or clergy per patient request.
• Provides spiritual care to patients, family members, other visitors to the hospital, and associates in the hospital setting.
• Provides for patients' needs by listening, discerning, affirming and/or confronting and counseling to give some meaning to patients' illness and suffering.
• Provides follow up care as appropriate (i.e. notes, literature, phone calls, or presiding at funeral or memorial services).
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team through consultation, charting, staff report, and case conferences as appropriate.
• Clarifies and seeks to meet the spiritual care needs of assigned units using judgment in setting priorities, i.e., critically ill, pre-operative, new admission, referral.
• Gives emotional and spiritual assistance whenever needed or when crisis situations occur to patients, families and staff, regardless of the religious affiliation.
• Provides meaningful worship and sacramental opportunities.
• Facilitates communication among patients, family, visitors, staff, and physicians, especially in regard to issues of holistic and integrated care, and ethical issues and decisions.
• Maintains ongoing communication with other members of the health care team.
• Maintains communication within Spiritual Care through all available and appropriate means, especially across shifts and among facilities to maintain continuity of care.
• Welcomes clergy and pastoral ministers, maintains open lines of communication, and facilitates their ministry within the facility.
• Coordinates Spiritual Care volunteers to support professional staff services.
• Engages in programs, workshops, conventions and other opportunities for education that promotes and increases effectiveness in ministry.
• Provides spiritual care at the time of death and is responsible for the completion of designated forms.
• Serves as extraordinary minister of the Eucharist (Catholic only).
• As assigned, is specifically responsible for: 
• Daily celebration of Mass (Catholic Priest only)
• Administration of Sacraments as appropriate:  Anointing of Sick, Reconciliation, Baptism, etc.
• Actively participates in department meetings, committees, conferences, and in-services.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in religion, theology, counseling or related field required; master’s degree preferred.  Knowledge of spiritual care and theology.
• FT/PT Chaplain: A minimum of 1-2 years prior spiritual care experience is required; three years is preferred.
• PRN/On-Call Chaplain: Sufficient pastoral experience to be able to respond independently, providing comfort and care to those who are ill, in pain, or suffering in any way. Must be able to respond in a crisis setting according to the policies, procedures and timeframe of MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.
• FT/PT Chaplains: Two completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) through ACPE (Association for Clinical Pastoral Education) is recommended upon hire. Four completed units at hire are preferred. 
• FT/PT Chaplains: Application for full Board Certification, through BCCI (Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Inc.), or through NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains) within four years of hire is recommended.
• PRN/On-Call Chaplains: One unit of CPE or equivalent supervised clinical professional training in a hospital setting is required. Additional CPE units preferred.
• A general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Microsoft Office, Cerner, Powerchart, Epic, Health Stream, internet, etc.).
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must earn State Mandatory hours of continuing education in Early Childhood Education per year.
• Must meet all mandatory education and training requirements within specified timeframes as required by organizational/regulatory standards.
• Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment so as to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. 
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, Stark, etc.).
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of MercyOne and Trinity Health.
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues and confidential information.
• Ensure that services are provided in a manner that supports continuous quality improvement and customer-oriented focus.
• Must possess self-understanding, which allows the individual to relate to others with flexibility, integrity and authenticity.
• Must have a working knowledge of various theological and philosophical approaches to death, pain, suffering and meaning in life.
• Is familiar with, and able to explain as necessary, the provisions of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services
• Must have familiarity with forms of ritual, worship and prayer that add meaning and bring comfort to individuals who are suffering in body, mind and soul.
• Demonstrates respect for individuals of diverse religious, cultural and racial backgrounds, and affirms their religious, cultural, and spiritual freedom. Refrains from imposing doctrinal positions or spiritual practices on individuals encountered in their professional role as chaplain.
• Must possess the ability to relate calmly with empathy and compassion to individuals in crisis.
• Must be able to travel between ministry sites using own vehicle.
• Crisis Intervention Skills.
• Good physical and emotional health.
• Ability to relate well with others and commitment to team ministry.
• Must be competent to provide care within assigned unit to the population described in the Unit's description of services.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with staff.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship within the department and with all of our internal customers.
• Listen effectively and recognizes other points of view.
• Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on the changing needs of the department and/or the organization.

MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds. MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in Fulton specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois.

• MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
• MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center
• MercyOne Elkader Medical Center
• MercyOne Clinton Medical Center

With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities. Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region.

Our Mission:

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Reverence
• Commitment to Those Who are Poor
• Safety
• Justice
• Stewardship
• Integrity

Our Vision:

• We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Our Actions:

As a Trinity Health colleague, I will:

• Listen to understand.
• Learn continuously.
• Keep it simple.
• Create solutions.
• Deliver outstanding service.
• Own and speak up for safety
• Expect, embrace and initiate change.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.
• Trust and assume good intentions.
• Hold myself and others accountable for results.
• Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
• Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our Promise:

• We Listen.
• We Partner.
• We Make it Easy.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.