Clin Pastoral Educ Resident

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

Primary Purpose

Provides spiritual support to patients, families, and staff in the hospital setting to ensure the religious, spiritual, emotional, and relational needs are provided for according to the goals and mission of Parkland.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• Must have a bachelor's degree.
• Prefer Graduate level theological education, completed or in process, or equivalent from an accredited institution and one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education training.

Experience

• None.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• None.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• None.

Required Tests for Placement

• None.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must be able to demonstrate effective communication abilities, both verbal and written. Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/ patient valued behaviors.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Parkland's' decedent care and advance directives procedures within two months of employment.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patient's needs.

Responsibilities

1. Provides spiritual support to patients, families, and staff in the hospital setting to ensure the religious, spiritual, emotional, and relational needs are met. Documents all visits in medical chart including interdisciplinary plan of care as needed.
2. Responds promptly to deaths, codes, and Level I traumas to assess spiritual needs of the patients and families and provide appropriate interventions and care. Responds to Level II and Level III traumas as time permits.
3. Participates fully in seminars and supervision offered in the Clinical Pastoral Education program and completes all requirements of the program.
4. Provides education about advance directives, assists patients/families to execute these documents and documents these visits in the medical chart.
5. Facilitates the decedent procedures by promptly picking up R-10's, noting the death in the narrative log and computer death log, discharging the body from the morgue, and completing the spiritual care portion of the decedent care paperwork.
6. Participates in planning and providing morning prayer and worship services.
7. Participates fully in one of the department's ministry teams.

Job Accountabilities

1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.