Chaplain PRN Dubuque

SCOPE OF SERVICE:

Customers include patients, visitors, employees, students, physicians, and clergy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Actively demonstrates the organization's mission and core always values and conducts oneself in a manner consistent with these values.
• Receives referrals and visits patients to assess and meet spiritual needs.  Makes referrals to other spiritual care team members and/or clergy per patient request. Provides spiritual care to patients, family members, other visitors to the hospital, and associates in the hospital setting.
• Provides for patients' needs by listening, discerning, affirming and/or confronting and counseling to give some meaning to patients' illness and suffering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in religion, theology, counseling or related field required; master's degree preferred.  Knowledge of spiritual care and theology.
• PRN/On-Call Chaplain: Sufficient pastoral experience to be able to respond independently, providing comfort and care to those who are ill, in pain, or suffering in any way. Must be able to respond in a crisis setting according to the policies, procedures and timeframe of MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.
• PRN/On-Call Chaplains: One unit of CPE or equivalent supervised clinical professional training in a hospital setting is required. Additional CPE units preferred. A general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Microsoft Office, Cerner, Powerchart, Epic, Health Stream, internet, etc.). Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 5 years thereafter.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.