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Overview
Chaplain
Full Time 80 Hours per pay period Day shift
Parkwest Overview:
Headquartered in Knoxville Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the areas largest employer.
Parkwest is Covenant Healths and West Knoxvilles premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.
In addition to providing the areas leading cardiac services Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition fromU.S. News & World Reportas one of the Top 10 hospitals in Tennessee.
Knoxville located inEast Tennesseeis the third largest in the state well-known for itsproximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Parkand is the home of the University of Tennessee.Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons. Best of all each of them is pretty mild!
Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture seasonal festivals top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. Its a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.
Position Summary:
Provides spiritual counseling and guidance to patients families and staff and performs or arranges religious services to meet patient needs.
Recruiter: Kathleen Rice
Responsibilities
- Consults with hospital staff regarding hospital ministry. Collaborates with members of the hospital care team in identifying and resolving problems. Acts as a liaison between patient family and hospital staff during periods of crisis e.g. illness dying lengthy or difficult surgery.
- Evaluates patient needs for spiritual guidance and counseling and initiates or recommends individual programs and services to meet those needs.
- Leads various workshops and retreats for staff as identified by their needs.
- Conducts appropriate chapel services.
- Works with manager and committee regarding utilization of resources to assist patient family and/or staff in times of need.
- Cultivates relationships with community churches and clergy. Serves as an advocate for Covenant Health in the community.
- Assists with recruitment and proctoring Clinical Pastoral Education student chaplains.
- Facilitates training for area clergy.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Master of Divinity/Theology
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years experience in pastoral ministry with one (1) year in health care ministry.
Licensure Requirement:
Board Certified by professional chaplaincy organization or must be certification eligible.
Employment Type
Full-Time
