Chaplain, Full Time, Camden
Chaplain, Full Time, Camden
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At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Lourdes Ambulatory - Camden - 1601 Haddon AveEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
36Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Summary:
This position exists to assist patients families and health care workers in meeting their religious/spiritual needs. The priest-chaplain is also responsible for the sacramental needs of Roman Catholic patients presiding at Mass leading other special liturgies and providing counsel on church teaching. The priest-chaplain will also share emergency on call duties for pastoral and sacramental needs.
Position Responsibilities:
Priest-chaplain will attempt to visit all new admissions on his assigned units giving priority to referrals from various sources to assess the level of spiritual distress providing appropriate interventions to patients and their families/friends in meeting their religious and spiritual needs through visitation sacramental (especially Eucharist Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick) and ritual ministry. The priest-chaplain will also document the outcomes of these interventions in patient record.
To provide the same comprehensive pastoral care to the health care workers and volunteers as needed and requested.
Share in the liturgical life of the hospital community by presiding at Mass on a rotating basis and other liturgical services throughout the year..
Participate in interdisciplinary care rounds on assigned units and serve on various committees such as Bioethics Committee to act as advisor to the health care team on religious and/or spiritual issues impacting the plan of care.
The priest-chaplain will share on call 24/7 coverage providing pastoral/sacramental needs to patients and their families as requested.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Minimum 3 years as ordained clergy in parish or institutional ministry
Required Education:
Master of Divinity or equivalent
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Certification by a COMMISS sponsored organization (NACC ACP) preferred or certification within three years of hire.
Ordination and ecclesiastical endorsement by the Ordinary of the Diocese or ones religious superior (for priests only).
Hourly Rate: $26.22 - $40.65 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicants experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including but not limited to: medical/prescription dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws short-term disability and optional long-term disability colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.For more benefits information click here.
Employment Type
Full-Time
