Chaplain

The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services diagnostic imaging womens services (digital mammography and bone density studies) neurosciences pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery pathology and pulmonary services and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centers Radiation Treatment Center and Texas Childrens Hospital.

Chaplain provides compassionate supportive quality care to patients families caregivers and staff. St. Lukes has the responsibility to treat those seeking care in a way that reverences human dignity. We are called to provide holistic care an approach not limited to illness or ailment. Thus we embrace the physical psychological social and spiritual dimensions of the human person. Spiritual care Has a full range of pastoral outreaches and responses such as offering a listening presence conducting spiritual assessments and providing support in the face of powerlessness and pain from a new diagnosis addressing grief and loss as well as ensuring a ministry of prayer ritual and sacraments. Chaplains also exhibit an educational component to their roles including consultation and didactic input as a member of an multidisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide leadership in implementing programs sponsored by hospital departments e.g. NEO Adult Formation etc.
2. Provide spiritual assessment and pastoral care in assigned areas to patients families and staff.
3. Interact with the patient care teams on assigned units assigned and other areas of responsibility. Communicate relevant patient information to other team members through appropriate use of charting. Respect patient confidentiality.
4. Promote and participate in an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care.

5. Design and conduct a variety of spiritual experiences throughout the hospital and opportunities for multi-faith prayer worship and rituals.

6. Support the work of the System in the greater community.

Disclosure summary
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Masters Degree - Theological Focus
• Board Certified with accredited chaplaincy group such as: APC NACC or NAJC
• Four (4) units of CPE and eligible for certification.
• Must achieve Board Certification within 24 months of hire date.
• Three (3) years of parish hospital hospice chaplaincy or comparable experience.