Chaplain - Healthcare provides spiritual guidance and support during illness, injury and/or an emergency. Supports patients and families facing difficult medical choices. Being a Chaplain - Healthcare provides emotional support, spiritual counsel and comfort. Plans and coordinates interfaith worship experiences for staff, patients, and families. Additionally, Chaplain - Healthcare typically requires a master's degree in divinity. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Chaplain - Healthcare occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Chaplain - Healthcare typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
As a PRN Chaplain, you will provide spiritual care interventions to patients dealing with spiritual issues related to theirillnesses. If requested, you will coordinate with the patient's clergy or specific faith community and work following appropriate federal HIPAA regulations. This position requires working as needed, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Education:
Completion of a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent from an accredited Theological School is necessary toacquire the knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts required for work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficiency in spiritual care is required, which is generally attained through a minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program offered by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), The National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or the National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC).
Effective communication with patients, families, and employees during crises requires strong interpersonal skills.
Clear communication with hospital staff, patients, and families is essential.
Johns Hopkins Medicine and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.