Hours of Work :
40 hours per week
Days Of Week :
Varies
Work Shift :
Job Description :
Job Description
Provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff
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
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
Participates in spiritual liturgical services as assigned
Documents activity in appropriate mechanisms (electronic log, electronic medical record, etc.)
Demonstrates a pastoral approach to hospital ministry
Participates in Professional Development educational opportunities 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.
Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions 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
- Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs
