DCH Health System

Chaplain (Per Diem)

DCH Health System  •  Tuscaloosa, AL (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Is responsible for serving the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, their families and employees.

Responsibilities

  • Provides pastoral care as the On Call Chaplain by responding to emergencies after hours (4:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M.), and on weekends and holidays on a rotating basis with other chaplains.
  • Provides or facilitates in the meeting of ritual and sacramental needs of patients of all faiths.
  • Keeps records of pastoral activity to communicate with other members of the department and health care team.
  • Attends meetings as scheduled and notifies the Director if absentees are necessary.
  • Leads group activities, worship services, religious rites, and classes as scheduled.
  • Provides pastoral care to hospital staff.
  • Follows Department of Pastoral Care Service policies and procedures.

    • DCH Standards:

    • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
    • Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
    • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
    • Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
    • Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
    • Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
    • Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
    • Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

  • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • A bachelor level college degree, master’s level theological degree preferred
  • One (1) unit of accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (four (4) units preferred) in chaplaincy or equivalent
  • Ordination or commissioning for ministry by a recognized religious group
  • Three years’ experience as a clergy person in the local church or other parish setting
  • The ability to operate telephone, paging and computer systems.

    • Working Conditions

    Light work requires walking and standing to a significant degree. Must be able to lift a maximum of 15 pounds. Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Must be able to perceive spoken communications of others by hearing or lip reading.

    DCH Health System

    About DCH Health System

    Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, DCH Health System has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the residents of West Alabama. Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in:

    - Cancer treatment

    - Critical Care

    - Cardiac Services

    - Bloodless medicine

    - Home health care

    - Sleep medicine

    - Occupational medicine

    - Sports medicine

    - Spine/pain care

    - Therapy services

    - Women’s services

    - and much more

    DCH Regional Medical Center has 583 beds and offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's most advanced trauma center.

    Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates the DCH (inpatient) Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.

    Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.

    Our goal is to provide the best health system possible for patients to receive proper care, employees to work efficiently, and physicians to practice medicine for the benefit of everyone.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Tuscaloosa, AL
    Year Founded
    1923
    Website
    dchsystem.com
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