Chaplain NE – Palliative Care Services – Per Diem – Encinitas
Facility: Scripps Encinitas Hospital
Location: Encinitas, CA
Career Area: Social Work
Employment Type: Casual
Shift: Day
Job ID: 262002267
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Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. We’re located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants.
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas’ campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We’re home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.
Job Description
This is a casual/per diem, day shift position supporting the Palliative Care Services department at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. The hours for this position will be around 15 hours per week.
Position Areas of Emphasis:
- Participate in palliative care goals of care patient/family meetings as a fully integrated
chaplain team member. - Participate in daily palliative care IDT rounds.
- Conduct a complete bio-psychospiritual patient/family assessment as part of a family
conference and/or separate patient/family meeting. - Collaborate with the palliative care team in developing a spiritual care plan as an
essential component of the plan of care. - Facilitate team growth and team care activities to support team health.
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
The Chaplain is a person of spiritual integrity who empowers people to integrate the experience of illness, trauma, and loss with their religious beliefs and spiritual values. The position requires the ability to interact with all faith dimensions, life styles, and socio-economic levels with respect for the cultural and religious dignity of each person. Colleagueship with other healthcare professionals and members of the community clergy is essential in providing a continuum of spiritual care in a multi-cultural environment of diverse traditions.
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Masters Degree in Theology/behavioral sciences, or M. Div. or equivalency.
- Minimum of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education or must be an ordained Catholic priest.
- Training in psychology, spirituality, and clinical pastoral education.
- Professional knowledge of theological and bioethical issues.
- One to two years experience in pastoral ministry in a healthcare facility.
- Knowledge of Christian and other belief systems.
- Good verbal and written communications skills.
- Training in core patient care responsibilities for patient focused units.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- Palliative Care Services experience.
- Completed CSU Palliative Care Education or equivalent.
- NACC/APC certification, or ordained Catholic priest.
- Endorsement of ecclesiastical authority, faith community or religious community.
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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