Chaplain

Job Code: PR5279

 PRN Role; 8 hours weekly - 9a-5:30p on Sundays

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Exempt

Supervises Positions: No

 

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Chaplain exists to enhance the quality of life of team members, patients and their caregivers through the provision of services with meet their unique spiritual, emotional and social needs.

Communication: Communicates effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and all levels of authority. 

Provides communication and updates to patients and guests and ensures their needs are being met, when applicable.   Responds quickly and properly to irregular and emergency situations. 

Quality: Reviews processes, identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement. 

Monitors the quality of core Public Safety processes.  Holds subordinates accountable for customer service standards and initiates remediation when needed.   Maintains confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues.  

Patient Service: Actively participates in identifying areas of opportunity to improve the experience for patients and guests. 

Provides cultural information to facilitate support for a treatment plan.   Ensures that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization, (i.e., advance directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate Degree required - Master’s of Divinity or graduate theological degree ordination or equivalent and endorsement by denominations or faith groups endorsing body. Completion of four units of CPE from a nationally accredited body preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years pastoral care experience in a healthcare setting required. Experience in roles requiring communication across disciplines preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Eligible for certification by APC or CPSP preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 4A, Chaplain Services

Work Function/Activity: Sedentary to Light Physical Demand

The job requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs. occasionally. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: Yes Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.