Location
New York, New York
Shift:
Description:
Spiritual care that heals and uplifts.
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offers an exceptional yearlong training program. It is an immersive educational experience in which one learns constantly from doing the actual work of chaplaincy and seriously reflecting on those experiences with a peer group and an educator.
Chaplain Resident - Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy – Various Locations – Full Time
NYP chaplains play an essential role in providing for the religious, spiritual and existential needs of a widely diverse population of patients and families from all religions and cultures. We serve patients who come from around the corner and around the world. Our spiritual care is multi-faith and dynamic, and our educators are seasoned ACPE-certified professionals. NYP is consistently recognized as a leader in medical education, groundbreaking research and innovative, patient-centered clinical care. As a Chaplain Resident, you will provide spiritual care and support to patients, their loved ones and staff, and participate fully in the CPE training units offered during the residency program.
The application process consists of three key parts. Please ensure all components are completed to be considered for the program.
Part 1: NYP Employment Application. Click the "Apply Now" button below to access the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital employment application.
Part 2: NYP CPE Online Application
https://www.nyp.org/pastoral-care/clinical-pastoral-education/cpe-application
Part 3: Reference Forms. Send the online reference form to three individuals who can speak to your character, spiritual maturity, and readiness for chaplaincy.
https://www.nyp.org/pastoral-care/clinical-pastoral-education/cpe-reference-form
Responsibilities
- Actively provides spiritual care and spiritual support to patients, their loved ones and staff in individual and group settings.
- Satisfactorily fulfills requirements of the Clinical Pastoral Education residency program in accordance with the standards of ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education and the curriculum, policies and procedures of the NYP ACPE program.
- Participates in departmental meetings, unit and interdisciplinary rounds on assigned units, and other hospital committees as deemed appropriate by their direct supervisor.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary team in the care of patients and their loved ones, making and receiving referrals as appropriate.
- Assists in the coordination of visitation of congregants by clergy and pastoral visitors from the larger religious community.
- Is an active and contributing member of the Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Department.
- Participates in the regular and holiday 24 hour/7day per week On-Call rotation for patient coverage.
- Abides by all Hospital, ACPE and Departmental policies and procedures.
- May provide religious literature or other items to patients or their loved ones, as appropriate, upon request.
- May assist with arrangements for appropriate observance of religious Sabbath days or holidays for patients and their loved ones, in accordance with the resources of the hospital.
- Provides and coordinates worship experiences and/or memorial services, etc., suitable to various groups and patient populations, as assigned.
- May author and/or co-author material relevant to spiritual care and education for lay and professional audiences with pre-approval of the Director of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy.
- May assist in research relevant to the field of spiritual care and education with pre-approval of the Director of Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy
- Provides "dashboards," statistics and reports of all spiritual care activities on a regular basis, as required by the department, manager or ACPE Certified Educator.
- Actively develops competency to care for patients and their loved ones based on the age group treated.
Chaplain Resident opportunities available at
- NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center
- NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NYP/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Preferred Criteria
- Some graduate theological education or Master's degree in a related field
Required Criteria
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent educational experience or professional training in a related field
- Completion of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the ACPE or the equivalent
- Acceptance into the residency program by NYPH CPE faculty
Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
Salary Range:
$25.6520/Hourly
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