Hours of Work :8a-5pDays Of Week :M-FWork Shift :8X5 Day (United States of America)Job Description :Your Job:The Chaplain will provide pastoral care to patients, families, and staff in an assigned clinical area. You will be responsible for regular hospital rounding and on-call duty. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.Your Job Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, Masters of Divinity (or equivalent) Minimum of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE Accredited). Ability to relate to people of all ages, all religions, cultures, and ethnic groups. Ordination and/or endorsement from appropriate religious body. (completed or in process) 1 year hospital experienceYour Job Responsibilities: Provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients, families, and visitors through regular rounding, clinical assignments, and code/crisis response. Provides grief support and counseling as appropriate to deceased’s family and friends. Provide staff support through regular rounding, organized support programs, and debriefings. Facilitates worship services and rituals as needed. Participates in other administrative duties as assigned under the direction of the clinical manager. Participates as clinical mentor for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Residents and Students. Assists in locating and contacting next of kin for patients arriving in ED via ambulance. Coordinates and facilitates release and transport of deceased bodies to appropriate agency. Interfaces with external agencies/organizations inclusive of (but not limited to) funeral homes, Medical Examiners, Organ and Tissue donation, community support groups, religious organizations. Collaborates with local religious leaders, volunteers, visiting clergy and spiritual caregivers. Perform other duties as assigned.Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet®-designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.
