Chaplain Req #: 0000228107
Category: Clerical / Administrative
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Somerset
Department: Pastoral Care
Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Job Title: Chaplain

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Pastoral Care

Req #: 0000228107

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Provides pastoral care, emotional and spiritual support, to patients in the hospital and coordinates care with the patients, clergy and congregation as appropriate

Qualifications:

Required:

Master of Divinity degree or equivalentAt least 4 units of Clinical Pastoral EducationCandidate must be Board Certified as a Chaplain or eligible for Board CertificationExcellent communication and pastoral skillshigh degree of emotional energy and mental alertnessAbility to deal with stress of ministering to patients and loved ones who experience pain, suffering, death and grief. Demonstrates organizational and decision making skills.

Scheduling Requirements:

Day ShiftRotating weekends and holidaysPart-Time 

Essential Functions:

Ensure appropriate pastoral care provided for requests from assigned patientsEncourages a multi-faith ministry and a stance of cultural humility while caring for patientsApplies knowledge of growth and development over the lifespan and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients servedAccesses data reflective of each patient's¿ status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient's age, faith group and cultural requirements relative to his/her specific health care needsMakes daily rounds visiting patientsProvides pastoral care to familiesSee patients as part of a family system and cares for the whole unit as neededProvides pastoral care to hospital staff and/or physicians as follows: Helps staff debrief after critical incidentsProvides supportive care to staff as neededIn-service with staff regarding patient careHelps staff understand spiritual perspectives on patient careInterprets work of the chaplain to new staffDocuments information in the electronic charting systemDocuments department statistics electronicallyProvides support via training and visitation assignments for Pastoral Care and Eucharistic Minister volunteers supporting the departmentCoordinates with visiting Catholic priest to ensure sacramental support is provided as needed

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RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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