Job description
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Avon Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in northeast Ohio, Avon Hospital has brought the future of medicine close to home for the residents in and around Lorain and Cuyahoga County. This regional hospital offers endless opportunities to build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world while making meaningful differences in the lives of others.
Under the direction of the Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain provides spiritual care to patients, families and caregivers fostering spiritual resources for healing. Spiritual care is a component of healing, so meeting others where they are and helping them in the midst of troubled waters is a vital part of the Chaplain’s role. As a Chaplain, you will serve patients’ needs, touch lives and make lifelong impacts.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Under the direction of the Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain provides spiritual care to patients, families and caregivers fostering spiritual resources for healing. Spiritual care is a component of healing, so meeting others where they are and helping them in the midst of troubled waters is a vital part of the Chaplain’s role. As a Chaplain, you will serve patients’ needs, touch lives and make lifelong impacts.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Is an experienced hospital Chaplain.
- Is grounded in their own faith.
- Supports those of all faiths as well as those who are not comfortable with religious beliefs.
- Provides a calming, compassionate presence.
- Is an active listener.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Provides education and consultation for physicians, nurses and other clinical employees.
- Spiritual care and counseling for patients, families and employees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Master of Divinity or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of a minimum of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education
Languages:
- English
Certifications:
- Certification as a Board Certified Chaplain (www.bcci.professionalchaplains.org) or eligibility for same within two years, or certification as an ACPE Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education
Complexity of Work:
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
- Counseling and support for all faith groups, ages and conditions.
- Crisis and on-going care.
- On-call and regular work hours.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of ministry experience required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to climb stairs, pull, push and facilitate movement of the patient.
- Must have normal or correctable vision and hearing to be able to hear normal conversations.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Patient Services
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