Spiritual Care CPE Resident

For more information please visit: CPE Home (mghpcs.org) Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provides professional care to patients of all ages, family members and hospital staff. Responds to referrals and rounds on assigned patient units. Provides rituals and sacramental care as appropriate and in accordance with departmental and denominational policies. Shares in planning and leadership of daily prayer services. Participates in special services offered through Spiritual Care in collaboration with team members and hospital staff. Consults with other healthcare professionals in order to enhance patient care including participation in interdisciplinary meetings. Charts visits in the medical record and in departmental logs. Provides educational in-services, seminars and programs for staff as appropriate Works to increase the visibility and quality of Spiritual Care within the hospital community. Participates in on-call rotations of nights and weekends and is available on short notice for emergencies. Functions as a member of the Spiritual Care team including staff meetings and maintains a close working relationship with all members of the department. Actively contributes to Clinical Pastoral Education Program activities, including seminars, verbatim presentations, peer group and individual supervision. Performs other duties as required, assigned or negotiated. Shift: Rotating Shift - 40 hours/week Skills & Abilities Required Professional: Excellent interpersonal skills. Knowledgeable about spiritual care with persons of diverse religious, socioeconomic, ethnic, racial, educational and cultural backgrounds. Ability to work well as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to relate theology, behavioral sciences and understanding of persons to help minister to patients and families. Good organizational and computer skills. Commitment to reflective practice. Personal: A rich spiritual life. Compassion for the sick and their families. Maturity and ability to function under stressful conditions. Resourcefulness and cooperativeness in relationship with others. Commitment to personal and professional growth. Education: Baccalaureate degree (B.A. or B.S.) required. Graduate degree from an accredited seminary or theological school preferred. One or more units of ACPE accredited CPE Clinical Pastoral Education required.