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Summary
Provides assessment and spiritual care through the appropriate intervention and referral of patients, families, significant others, and staff. Cultivates relationships with community clergy and faith groups in their ministry and serves as the liaison between the hospital staff, and the Pastoral/Spiritual Care department. Facilitates, schedules, and coordinates all religious and volunteer programs for the institution.

Job DutiesMaintains a pastoral presence by establishing and nurturing a ministry of accompaniment with community members. Assesses spiritual needs of patients and provides appropriate interventions with consideration to growth development needs and age group. Explores life histories, legacies, and values/goals that guide medical decisions and assists patients/families to navigate through challenging times in a meaningful and potentially transformative way. Promotes faith development, mindfulness, and reflective living as essential to the emergence of the whole person through study groups, programs, events, and retreats. Serves as crisis support and pastor to the community and offers invocations, blessings, and benedictions at community functions. Administers education to students, staff, and volunteers regarding spiritual, religious, emotional, and existential issues. Develops pastoral care plans for patients by identifying objectives, interventions and desired outcomes. Participates in patient-care rounds, huddles and discharge planning process.
Minimum QualificationsMaster’s Degree Divinity, related field, or equivalent 3 years experience as a Chaplain High level of biblical knowledge. Familiarity with the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations. Skill at monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Use of good stewardship of time, energy, physical, and financial resources.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Per diem

Department:

1004-09454 Pastoral Care - CC