Chaplain Resident Positions

The Chaplain Resident position is 1 year, full-time, 40 hours per week, which includes 8 hours per week of supervised clinical education.

Residents receive credit for three units of ACPE education during this one year residency. While Mercy Health is a Catholic healthcare ministry, the CPE Program focuses on spiritual care in a pluralistic context and welcomes students of diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds to apply.

Under the supervision of an ACPE Certified Educator, and according to established policies and procedures of Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center, the Chaplain Resident provides spiritual care ministry to patients, families, and staff around religious and spiritual needs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death. The chaplain is committed to the Bon Secours Mercy Health Mission and models its core values.

As a member of the MH-SVMC Spiritual Health team, the Chaplain Resident will provide spiritual care to all nursing units and to the Emergency Department at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center. Additional clinical responsibilities may be assigned in conjunction with the resident’s CPE learning contract.

Requirements:

General: The Chaplain Resident must be physically, emotionally, and spiritually able to provide timely, compassionate, and competent care to persons served or employed by Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center, as demonstrated by the performance of duties outlined in this job description

Academic: 

Degree in related field (such as religious or theological studies, counseling, etc.) or current enrollment in degree program

Master's degree (preferred)

Experience:

One year of ministry experience in a congregational or agency setting and/or endorsement by congregational or denominational authority for ministry training (preferred)

Experience as a chaplain in a healthcare setting (preferred)

Essential Job Functions

Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provide basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates.

Provide constructive spiritual care presence by employing spiritual care skills including active listening and the ability to communicate in a calm, non-anxious manner.

Provide spiritual support during end-of-life situations and crises (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.).

Identify spiritual care situations where additional resources are needed and make appropriate referrals.

Make notation of clinical encounters in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) per departmental protocol.

Facilitate Advance Care Planning discussions and documentation

Serve as a liaison between hospital staff and patient family during periods of crisis, critical illness, surgery, or death; facilitate the completion of necessary release forms after a patient death.

Attend multidisciplinary rounds and participate in multidisciplinary team functions

Provide staff support to BSMH associates

Provide for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.

Recognize the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.

Demonstrate knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and adhere to the policies of the Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) as a Catholic healthcare organization.

Adhere to the Bon Secours Mercy Health Code of Conduct, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations and to report to the designated Manager (or hospital hotline) any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.

Adhere to the Common Code of Ethics for Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors, Pastoral Educators and Students; hold self and others accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence in patient-centered care.

Participate in the CPE program as outlined by the policies and procedures of the CPE Program, the Spiritual Health department at MH-SVMC, and the standards of ACPE

Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Schedule Expectations

The Chaplain Resident position is a full-time, 40 hour / week position.

The Chaplain Resident should expect to work five (5) shifts of eight-hour duration, which includes 8 hours of supervised education per week.

Additional time beyond the 40 hours per week will be required for completing the program's academic assignments.  

Assigned clinical shifts may include a combination of daytime and afternoon/evening shifts. Occasional overnight shifts may be required according to department need. The clinical schedule is determined by a designated staff member, with the approval of the department Director.

The Chaplain Resident will:

Provide clinical coverage on both weekdays and on weekends, with two days off per week

Participate in holiday coverage

Participate in the on-call schedule, rotating back-up coverage with staff chaplains.

Attend monthly staff meeting of the Spiritual Care Department.

Participate in the annual Memorial Service at Mercy Health – St. Vincent Medical Center.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Other (United States of America)

Department:

Clinical Pastoral Education - St. Vincent