JOB SUMMARY

The PRN Chaplain 1 provides access to spiritual care as part of the holistic, multidisciplinary team approach when helping patients deal with or recover from their illness or injury. Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support for all Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members and staff, regardless of faith background or religious affiliation.

WORK SCHEDULE

The PRN (on-call) hours will be 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday to include weekends if needed. (For additional hours, daytime coverage is available if desired.)

If called in to assist with a patient/family need, you will have to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes therefore you must live within 30 minutes of the McLane Children's hospital. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, their families and staff including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing and coordinating bereavement needs

Provides counseling and other spiritual education activities for employees, students, and patients

Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering pastoral support and counseling to patients and families

Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in assessing patient needs and to strengthen patient care

Conducts a pastoral assessment of a patient's spiritual and emotional status and the need for spiritual care

Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies and service organizations which supports the Baylor Scott & White Health community

Documents and maintains individual records of spiritual counseling for patients

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions

Knowledge of the principles and methods of pastoral care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting

Knowledge of the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal and listening skills 

Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff

Ability to counsel and comfort individuals during periods of stress

Ability to actively participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

 

QUALIFICATIONS

- EDUCATION - Bachelor's

- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - 
       One unit of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education)

 

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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