At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  One (1) completed unit with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)

Licenses/Certifications: (None)

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

• One (1) year of prior chaplaincy experience preferred
• Ability to provide perceptive, sensitive, and effective care in a setting with diverse abilities, beliefs, cultures, ethnicities, and identities

Principal Accountabilities

• Will serve as relief chaplain to full-time and part-time chaplains as needed, either on-call from home or in-house.

• Provides spiritual, religious, emotional, and relational care to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Interacts with various departments and medical staff, both providing and receiving information, to ensure the appropriate integrated holistic care of patients and families

• May participate in and provide spiritual guidance & support to physicians, patients, families, and hospital staff involved in the decision-making process within the realm of the ethical dilemmas inherent in healthcare

• Participates in ongoing quality improvement processes to ensure The Joint Commission (TJC) standards pertaining to spiritual care are adequately addressed by Chaplaincy Services

• Abides by all federal regulations for patient privacy
• Adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service
• Demonstrates commitment to the Memorial Hermann mission, vision, values, and services standards in performing all job duties
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff
• Other duties as assigned.