Hours of Work :

40hrs

Days Of Week :

Night

Work Shift :

8X5 Night (United States of America)

Job Description :

Purpose: Provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff in assigned hospital.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System

Job Description

Provides education to families and patients regarding Advance Directives/Medical Power of Attorney and provide assistance in completing the process.

In conjunction with the pastoral care team, organizes and conducts quarterly memorial services for the families of patients who pass away within the Methodist Health System

Provides bereavement support in conjunction with pastoral care team

Provides decedent care services and coordinate with funeral homes, medical examiners and other entities to dispose of bodies at MHS with compassion and sensitivity

Participate in the ministry of the department’s availability to assigned campus through sharing in schedule rotations, on-call duties, shift changes, etc. for the purpose of hospital coverage

Participates in spiritual liturgucal services as assigned

Documents activity in appropriate mechanisms (electronic log, electronic medical record, etc.)

Demonstrates a pastoral approach to hospital ministry

Particiaptes in Professional Development educational opportunitites as offered through Organizational Effectiveness and Association of Professional Chaplains

Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Masters of Theology or Equivalent, or in the process of obtaining a Master’s Degree. And must have completed 1 year CPE residency.

Related Work Experience

Ability to handle confidential information

Ability to relate to people of all ages, all religions, cultures and ethnic groups

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 262-bed, full-service, acute care hospital serving Tarrant, Johnson, and Ellis counties in North Texas. We are an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and Advanced Primary Heart Attack Center certified by The Joint Commission. We also were the first in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to receive the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses PRISM Award® for exemplary practice of medical-surgical units. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all individuals. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Level III Maternal Facility for perinatal care
• Level III Trauma Center