Chaplain - Healthcare provides spiritual guidance and support during illness, injury and/or an emergency. Supports patients and families facing difficult medical choices. Being a Chaplain - Healthcare provides emotional support, spiritual counsel and comfort. Plans and coordinates interfaith worship experiences for staff, patients, and families. Additionally, Chaplain - Healthcare typically requires a master's degree in divinity. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Chaplain - Healthcare occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Chaplain - Healthcare typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Provides patients, family members and Hospital staff emotional, pastoral, spiritual and sacramental support and guidance to assist them through periods of stress, crisis or anxiety. Visits assigned patients and accepts referrals; documents care and support provided and participates in educational programs. May offer prayer or reflection from the patient's life experience. Assists patients to understand more fully life's events as they relate to their spiritual and emotional well-being.
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