Chaplain Resident (2023-2024)
Full Time
Nashville, TN 37232
Posted
Job description
Organization:
Clinical Pastoral Education
Job Summary:
This is a full-time/non-exempt term position lasting one year.
JOB SUMMARY: Chaplain Resident
Provide quality pastoral care in supporting the spiritual needs of patients/families/ staff and enhance identity and competency as a Chaplain Resident in clinical pastoral education/ pastoral care. Chaplain Residents are accountable to the Sr. Program Manager of Clinical Pastoral Education/ ACPE Certified Educator. This position is expected to last one year September 5, 2023 – August 30, 2024. This residency includes three full units of ACPE-accredited clinical pastoral education and offers advanced training in clinical pastoral care.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
CPE curriculum at Vanderbilt University Medical Center emphasizes pastoral relationships and integration of head and heart. CPE curriculum integrates personal history, behavioral sciences, theology, spiritual direction and professional development. Spiritual care staff, clinical specialists, professional advisory group and community members lend their experience in their areas of specialty and interest.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in individual and group supervision;
- Complete required readings and written materials;
- Provide effective spiritual and emotional care for patients/families/staff, including grief work, crisis care, and care for the dying, in a cross-cultural environment;
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and engage in interdisciplinary exchange;
- Lead worship and/or spirituality/ staff support group;
- Conduct memorial services and, on occasion, blessings or dedications of areas of the institution;
- Participate in the on-call/on-duty schedule with pastoral care staff;
- Participate in Clinical Pastoral Education Dept/ Spiritual Care staff meetings
REQUIREMENT(S): A theological degree at the master’s level from an accredited theological school, or equivalent. One prior unit of ACPE-accredited CPE.
PREFERENCE: Master of Divinity and ordination or commission to function in ministry/ pastoral care or in the process toward ordination or commission are preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/STRENGTHS NEEDED & PHYSICAL DEMANDS Movement Occasional: Sitting: Remaining in seated position, Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving., Walking: Moving about on foot., Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another, Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward., Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles, Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders., Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands. Sensory Occasional: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision. Frequent: Noise: May include exposure to occupational noise levels which equal or exceed an 8-hr time-weighted average of 85 decibels, requiring enrollment in VUMC's Hearing Conservation Program which includes training, use of hearing protection, and periodic audiometry. Continuous: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information. Environmental Conditions
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to the parameters of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential reasonable accommodations.
Note: CPE Residents are employed to be CPE residents in the ACPE accredited program by the hospital and therefore must meet all of VUMC’s standards for employment. Residents experience clinical assignments that provide in-depth exposure to specialty areas, enabling each resident to become an integral part of the health care team within the Departments of Clinical Pastoral Education & Spiritual and Pastoral Care. CPE Residents function with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. They participate in all aspects of the ministry of the Departments of Clinical Pastoral Education & Spiritual and Pastoral Care, including participating fully in the 24/7 spiritual care coverage cycle. This means that residents will be on-call a substantial amount of time during the year, at least 4 times per month - including overnights on weekdays and weekends as well as working full shifts on weekend days as needed.
The CPE Residency Program is a rigorous course of study and professional training. Residents should demonstrate a high commitment and interest in pursuing such intensive pastoral care training and must be able to clearly articulate their professional goals and motivation for the intensive training.
This Residency position is not expected to last beyond one year. There are no guarantees of continued employment, either within the term or when the term ends.
Qualifications
Master's Degree (or equivalent experience) and 1 year relevant experience
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
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Relevant Work Experience
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Education:
Master's: Theology (Required)
For a copy of the physical requirements of this position to determine if you can perform the duties with or without an accommodation or to request an accommodation, please contact VUMC Employee Relations at 615-343-4759 or
employeerelations.vumc@vumc.org
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