Associate Chaplain-PRN

An Associate Chaplain at TriHealth provides compassionate pastoral care and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff across various facilities, ensuring emotional well-being and addressing diverse spiritual needs.

They collaborate with healthcare teams, document care accurately, and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment while upholding TriHealth's mission and values.

Job Overview This role provides pastoral care support at Good Samaritan Hospital, Bethesda North Hospital, and Hospice of Cincinnati, offering emotional and spiritual guidance to patients, families, and staff.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital at 10500 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 Schedule & Availability: This position requires flexibility in scheduling including: * Available to cover vacation time as needed.

* On-call commitment per department schedule, with the ability to be onsite within one hour when called.

Minimum Requirements * Education • High School Diploma or GED (Required) * Clinical & Professional Requirements • 1 Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - Must be completed within 6 months of hire date - 2 units preferred • Ordination or Faith Group Endorsement - Must be obtained from recognized religious organization - Required within 180 days of hire date Note: These requirements are essential for continuation of employment.

Candidates must demonstrate ability to complete these requirements within specified timeframes.

Essential Job Responsibilities * Professional Development & Certification • Certified Chaplains: - Maintain required certification standards - Complete continuing education requirements • Chaplain Associates: - Complete 20 hours of annual pastoral education - Document all educational activities * Clinical Documentation • Maintain accurate EPIC records including: - Patient religious preferences - Advance directives - Spiritual care interventions - Patient encounters - Care coordination notes * Patient Care & Spiritual Support • Provide comprehensive spiritual care services: - Offer emotional and spiritual guidance - Conduct prayers when requested - Practice active listening - Connect patients with spiritual resources - Support diverse religious needs * Clinical Team Integration • Participate in assigned hospital units through: - Regular patient care rounds - Team education sessions - Interdisciplinary meetings - Scheduled patient visits - Care plan development * Team Collaboration & Coverage • Support pastoral care department operations: - Provide vacation/absence coverage - Participate in on-call rotation - Attend team meetings - Contribute to departmental goals - Demonstrate schedule flexibility * Professional Conduct • Maintain positive team relationships • Demonstrate proactive approach to duties • Support interdisciplinary collaboration • Exhibit pastoral presence • Adapt to changing healthcare environment Working Conditions: * Physical Demands: Occasional climbing, kneeling, lifting (both under and over 50 lbs.), pulling, pushing, and stooping.

* Sensory Requirements: Frequent use of hearing (conversation and other sounds), talking, and visual acuity (near and far). * Activity Levels: Frequently sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and using hands.

* Additional Requirements: Ability to maintain flexibility in handling physical tasks and adherence to occupational safety standards.

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members.

To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS… * Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" * Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist * Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas Excel: ALWAYS… * Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met * Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) * Work on improving quality, safety, and service Respect: ALWAYS… * Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

* Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

* Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS… * Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

* Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

* Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS… * Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

* Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community Job keywords: Associate Chaplain, Spiritual Care Associate, Chaplain Assistant, Pastoral Care Associate, Spiritual Support Specialist, Chaplaincy Coordinator, Healthcare Chaplain Associate, Religious Services Associate, Spiritual Wellness Associate