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SCOPE OF SERVICE:

Customers include patients visitors employees students physicians and clergy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Centers Model of Caring and Trinity Healths Code of Conduct fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Centers Mission and Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal State and local laws and regulations Trinity Healths Organizational Integrity Program Standards of Conduct as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical and professional behavior.
• Actively demonstrates the organizations mission and core always values and conducts oneself in a manner consistent with these values.
• Receives referrals and visits patients to assess and meet spiritual needs. Makes referrals to other spiritual care team members and/or clergy per patient request. Provides spiritual care to patients family members other visitors to the hospital and associates in the hospital setting.
• Provides for patients needs by listening discerning affirming and/or confronting and counseling to give some meaning to patients illness and suffering.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Theology Religion Spiritual Care or Spirituality and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of Spiritual Care experience including CPE training is required. Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience may be considered.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred via one of the following licensing groups: APC CASC NACC and NAJC which includes completion of a masters degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) academic institution with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education and faith-based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies.
• Ability to plan develop and implement programs for fulfilling the departmental objectives in meeting the spiritual needs of patients/families throughout the care continuum and life cycle for improving the health of our communities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in the primary language of the workplace (English) with evidence of excellent interpersonal skills as well as the ability to present effectively before groups. Must be able to communicate effectively using clinical/medical terminology.
• Ability to learn and proficiently utilize Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software programs.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty integrity and caring with the ability to inspire

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.