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We’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can’t wait to grow alongside you.Company DescriptionIt takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical center and we pride ourselves not only on the sophistication of the care we deliver, but the compassionate way in which we provide it. And that starts with our employees.Job DescriptionThe spiritual care department is continuing to change and grow. As we receive more requests and consults, we are looking to expand our team and to expand our hours of on-site coverage. This is a unique time where the team is shaping what spiritual care looks like and what it can be. It’s a time of huge need and huge opportunity to care for our community in customized, compassionate ways. This particular position is for per diem coverage across the hospital. Needs that arise include remote overnight coverage and onsite coverage on weekends and weekdays.Responsibilities of being a Chaplain at Tufts Medical CenterAssess and integrate sources of meaning, strength, and comfort for patients, loved ones, and staff
Provide emotional and spiritual support to patients, loved ones, and staff
Guide the hospital community in ritualizing, memorializing, and marking
Be an ambassador for and nurturer of love, kindness, and attention for the hospital community
Document all patient visits
Integrate as a regular member of the team on assigned units
Serve as a resource to the whole hospital when on-call
Participate in family meetings when appropriate
Collaborate across departments to meet community needs as they arise
Contribute to the on-call schedule as needs arise
Listen and respond compassionately to patients, families, and staff in threatening and stressful circumstances
Requirements for all Staff Chaplain positions at Tufts:
Completion of a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent degree
Completion of a CPE residency/4 units of CPE
Board certification in a professional chaplaincy organization or commitment to obtaining board certification
Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to care for a diverse patient/family community and to work beside a large interdisciplinary team in a ever-changing environment
Qualities needed for chaplains in this time in Tufts history:
Flexible
Self-directed
Team oriented
Collaborative
Compassionate
Service-driven and oriented
Innovative
Creative
Patient
Kind
Committed
Humble
QualificationsJOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSPossesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging process, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
The ability to listen and respond creatively, hopefully and compassionately to patients, families and staff in threatening and stressful circumstances.
The ability to translate medical information into understandable choices for patients and their families.
Possesses basic understanding of medical terminology and a working knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
The ability to work under stress and to handle information of a highly confidential nature.
Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESHas the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including:
Knowledge of growth and development
Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care
Provide age appropriate communication
EDUCATION
Completion of a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent degree
Completion of a CPE residency/4 units of CPE
Board certification in a professional chaplaincy organization or commitment to obtaining board certification
Advanced interpersonal skills necessary to care for a diverse patient/family community and to work beside a large interdisciplinary team in a ever-changing environmentEXPERIENCE
Two years of progressively more responsible experience in hospital pastoral care in order to deal with issues related to a seriously ill patient population.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
A Chaplain will work in normal office work environment, inpatient and outpatient clinic care areas, with potential accidental exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances.
Work will require occasional computer keying.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .
