Chaplain - Inpatient
Unit Description
Thanks for your interest in joining our Spiritual Care team. Good Samaritan Medical Center is currently accepting applications for our Chaplain - per diem, on-call position. We ask our Chaplain - per diem, on-call to be available for scheduling Sunday through Saturday nights from 6p - 8am, including weekends and holidays on an as needed basis. The Chaplain - per diem, on-call may also provide coverage for days shifts - including Sunday mornings during non-denominational worship - when opportunities arise. The Spiritual Care team will be able to schedule most on-call shifts in advance; however, instances may arise that require staffing with limited notice.
We look forward to reading your application and getting to know you better.
Care Site Description
Good Samaritan Medical Center is part of SCL Health, a faith-based, nonprofit health care organization. Interested in making a difference? Then check us out. Our rich heritage and mission, and our focus on health care delivery that values person-centered care, excellence and accountability are a winning combination as we bring health and hope to our patients.
Fast Facts
Lafayette, CO (20 miles northwest of downtown Denver) (estab. 2004)
Community hospital
1,480 associates, 1,040 medical staff and 239 allied health practitioners
234 beds (192 are staffed)
Services & Expertise
Bone & Joint Institute
Cardiac & Vascular Services
Comprehensive Cancer Care
Emergency & Trauma Services
Integrative Care
Neurosciences
Senior ER Services
Women's and Family Services
Kudos: Good Samaritan Medical Center offers excellence across the continuum of care for patients.
Visit: www.goodsamaritancolorado.org/
Description
The primary duty of our Chaplain - per diem, on-call is to provide spiritual care and support to patients, their families, and hospital staff. The Chaplain - per diem, on-call will have experience with potentially traumatic events, various hospital codes, end of life care, and other emergency situations in a fast-paced hospital (or comparable) setting. We are seeking a compassionate individual that's able to connect with individuals and guide them through emotionally challenging times. We're also looking for someone that's able to work independently and manage a dynamic workload consisting of patients receiving care in various units at a large medical center.
Some of the basic competencies we're looking for include:
The ability to respond to pages at night - and on weekends and holidays as needed - and to be on-site within 15 minutes.
The ability to communicate with the Spiritual Care team regarding the outcome of the on-call shift and any outstanding patient/family needs.
The ability to respond to all critical calls and triage cases appropriately.
The ability to manage a dynamic stream of referrals from various sources (physicians, nurses, clinical staff, administration, etc.), and to address each case compassionately and calmly.
The ability to assess each situation on a case-by-case basis to determine the amount of time to spend with the patient or family during a critical event.
Qualifications
Required
Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, Ministry or related field.
Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Three to five years experience as a chaplain in a critical care or hospital setting (or equivalent).
Certification from a professional chaplaincy organization within 2 years of hire. Organizations may include: NACC, NAJC, CPSP, APC, SCA.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in bereavement or related field.
Skills in assessing and responding to critical health events.
Assessment, worship, and teaching skills.
Palliative care and/or hospice training and experience.
Organization: Good Samaritan Medical Center, Lafayette, CO
Primary Location: CO-Denver/Boulder/Surrounding Areas-Lafayette
Department: GSMC-Spiritual Care
Schedule: Per Diem/PRN
Shift: Night Shift
Job Posting: 3/8/2017 10:58:21 PM
FTE: .001
Job Number: 17001836
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Thanks for your interest in joining our Spiritual Care team. Good Samaritan Medical Center is currently accepting applications for our Chaplain - per diem, on-call position. We ask our Chaplain - per diem, on-call to be available for scheduling Sunday through Saturday nights from 6p - 8am, including weekends and holidays on an as needed basis. The Chaplain - per diem, on-call may also provide coverage for days shifts - including Sunday mornings during non-denominational worship - when opportunities arise. The Spiritual Care team will be able to schedule most on-call shifts in advance; however, instances may arise that require staffing with limited notice.
We look forward to reading your application and getting to know you better.
Care Site Description
Good Samaritan Medical Center is part of SCL Health, a faith-based, nonprofit health care organization. Interested in making a difference? Then check us out. Our rich heritage and mission, and our focus on health care delivery that values person-centered care, excellence and accountability are a winning combination as we bring health and hope to our patients.
Fast Facts
Lafayette, CO (20 miles northwest of downtown Denver) (estab. 2004)
Community hospital
1,480 associates, 1,040 medical staff and 239 allied health practitioners
234 beds (192 are staffed)
Services & Expertise
Bone & Joint Institute
Cardiac & Vascular Services
Comprehensive Cancer Care
Emergency & Trauma Services
Integrative Care
Neurosciences
Senior ER Services
Women's and Family Services
Kudos: Good Samaritan Medical Center offers excellence across the continuum of care for patients.
Visit: www.goodsamaritancolorado.org/
Description
The primary duty of our Chaplain - per diem, on-call is to provide spiritual care and support to patients, their families, and hospital staff. The Chaplain - per diem, on-call will have experience with potentially traumatic events, various hospital codes, end of life care, and other emergency situations in a fast-paced hospital (or comparable) setting. We are seeking a compassionate individual that's able to connect with individuals and guide them through emotionally challenging times. We're also looking for someone that's able to work independently and manage a dynamic workload consisting of patients receiving care in various units at a large medical center.
Some of the basic competencies we're looking for include:
The ability to respond to pages at night - and on weekends and holidays as needed - and to be on-site within 15 minutes.
The ability to communicate with the Spiritual Care team regarding the outcome of the on-call shift and any outstanding patient/family needs.
The ability to respond to all critical calls and triage cases appropriately.
The ability to manage a dynamic stream of referrals from various sources (physicians, nurses, clinical staff, administration, etc.), and to address each case compassionately and calmly.
The ability to assess each situation on a case-by-case basis to determine the amount of time to spend with the patient or family during a critical event.
Qualifications
Required
Master's degree in Divinity, Theology, Ministry or related field.
Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Three to five years experience as a chaplain in a critical care or hospital setting (or equivalent).
Certification from a professional chaplaincy organization within 2 years of hire. Organizations may include: NACC, NAJC, CPSP, APC, SCA.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in bereavement or related field.
Skills in assessing and responding to critical health events.
Assessment, worship, and teaching skills.
Palliative care and/or hospice training and experience.
Organization: Good Samaritan Medical Center, Lafayette, CO
Primary Location: CO-Denver/Boulder/Surrounding Areas-Lafayette
Department: GSMC-Spiritual Care
Schedule: Per Diem/PRN
Shift: Night Shift
Job Posting: 3/8/2017 10:58:21 PM
FTE: .001
Job Number: 17001836
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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