Chaplain

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: May 6, 2024

Job Description:

The Chaplain assists the manager or director in leading/planning memorial services, bereavement ceremonies, and staff debriefings to support the religious/spiritual/emotional needs of the hospital community. Assists the manager or director in supporting an interdisciplinary approach to patient care among nursing, medical, and volunteer chaplain staff. Participates in delivering and/or arranging for effective and appropriate spiritual support to patients, their loved ones, and staff in assigned areas. Participates in hospital or system committees as assigned.*Job Responsibilities** Provides timely and effective spiritual, religious and/or emotional support to patients, their loved ones, and staff from diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds* Responsible for leading memorial/bereavement services as directed by the Spiritual Care Manager.* Plans and participates in memorial services for the benefit of staff members and families* Assists the manager or director in the development and implementation of recommendations to enhance patient/visitor/staff well-being and satisfaction.* Participates in educational opportunities for nursing, medical, and ancillary care staff on topics related to the spiritual dimensions of health and illness.* Serves on operating unit committees as assigned by manager or director, eg., Bereavement, ethics, transplant consortium, palliative care committees, etc.* Develops creative initiatives to promote the value of a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of compassionate care.* Works with manager to expand community faith-based resources by developing and maintaining effective relationships with area religious leaders through outreach and in-service opportunities.* Contributes to the development and implementation of a standardized training program of core competencies for potential volunteers.* Assists in the evaluation of spiritual care volunteers to ensure core competencies are maintained and documented.* Assists in the preparation and presentation of bi-monthly continuing education seminars for spiritual care volunteers.* Performs other duties as assigned.*Additional Requirements*Certification - Board Certified or eligible within two years. Licensure - Must obtain endorsement by authoritative board of one own religious affiliation within one year of employment. Experience - One year of working in a hospital setting or two years of other relative experience. Education - Masters Degree in Religious or theological pastoral studies. Four units of Clinical pastoral education(CPE).*Inova Benefits and Perks:** *Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage** Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance* Student loan assistance up to $10,000!* State-of-the-art medical and training facilities* Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child* Retirement benefits with match from day one* Free Parking to all employees* Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!See Full List of Benefits Here: 2023 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDEABOUT USWe are Inova, Northern Virginias leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare._Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law._44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k) matching* Adoption assistance* Continuing education credits* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Mileage reimbursement* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Referral program* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shiftEducation:* Master's (Required)Experience:* Chaplain: 2 years (Required)* Hospital background: 2 years (Required)License/Certification:* Board Certified or eligible within two years (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Leesburg, VA 20176: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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