JOB SUMMARY

The PRN Chaplain I provides access to spiritual care as part of the holistic, multidisciplinary team approach when helping patients deal with or recover from their illness or injury. Provides compassionate spiritual and emotional support for all Baylor Scott & White Health patients, family members and staff, regardless of faith background or religious affiliation.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Aside from the Pastoral Care Manager, this is the only PRN position at the Parkway location. It requires availability for 3-4 days per week, including weekends.
  
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

   

   

  • Organizes, promotes, and conducts religious services for patients, their families and staff including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing and coordinating bereavement needs.
  • Provides counseling and other spiritual education activities for employees, students, and patients
  • Supports the end-of-life care for patients by offering pastoral support and counseling to patients and families
  • Collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and ancillary staff as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team in assessing patient needs and to strengthen patient care
  • Conducts a pastoral assessment of a patient's spiritual and emotional status and the need for spiritual care
  • Develops relationships with local churches, community agencies and service organizations which supports the Baylor Scott & White Health community
  • Documents and maintains individual records of spiritual counseling for patients
    
    KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
• Knowledge of philosophical systems and religions
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of pastoral care and the role of a chaplain in an institutional setting
• Knowledge of the religious beliefs and practices of various faiths, groups, and denominations
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal and listening skills 
• Skill in counseling patients, family members and staff
• Ability to counsel and comfort individuals during periods of stress
• Ability to be inclusive and respectful of people who represent differences in faith, race, culture and sexual orientation
• Ability to actively participate as a member of a professional therapeutic team
  
  BENEFITS
  
  Our competitive benefits package includes the following
  - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
  - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
  - Tuition Reimbursement
  - PTO accrual beginning Day 1
  Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
  
   

About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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