PRN Chaplain

Munson Medical Center Traverse City, Michigan Spiritual Care Variable shift


Requisition #: 62024
Total hours worked per week: varies

Description


The On Call Chaplain position entails:
 
  • Covering 1-2 nights a week on call from home 7pm-7am.
  • One weekend a month on call from home Friday 7 pm. – Sunday 7 pm.
  • Available as needed, and on occasion to work during a weekday and visit patients and respond to pages and phone calls. 
Education and Experience 
  • Required: Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology
  • Required: Experience working with patients and family members having a health crisis as well as death and dying experience
  • Preferred: Master’s Degree of Divinity or equivalent, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and Hospital Chaplain experience
Min/Preferred Certification, Licensure, Registration 
  • Meets MMC established requirements for proof of health status.
  • Good standing with candidate’s denominational authority.
Key Competencies and Skills 
  • Ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Comfort in an interfaith setting, respecting diversity in beliefs.
  • Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values.
Essential Duties 
  • Provides spiritual care of patients/families/caregivers in the inpatient setting when needed and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
  • Responds to emergencies, trauma and end of life needs as requested.
  • Provides direct spiritual care to patients/families/caregivers when local clergy are not available.
  • Documents direct services.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements 
Reports to Lead Staff Chaplain
 
Organizational Expectations 
  • Models Munson Healthcare’s Purpose – We Improve Lives.
  • Embraces and supports the Munson Healthcare Alignment Framework including our Purpose, Mission, Vision, Values, True North Goals, Strategic Vision and Goals, and Operating System.
  • Promotes personal and patient safety.
  • Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned