Chaplain Trauma - Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has Trauma Chaplain opportunity.

Position Description:
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center's Pastoral Care is a cornerstone of the Penn Patient Experience and the Staff-Trauma Chaplain provides care of patients and families according to an interfaith model of Patient-Led Pastoral Care. Promoting visitor and patient satisfaction, and working in a cooperative, sensitive and non-judgmental manner as part of a departmental team and with other hospital employees. Responds in partnership with the Pastoral Care Manager to Trauma calls during weekdays (daytime), provides follow-up care for all admitted Trauma patients, and monitors the overall care of Trauma Responds to patients’/families’ and staff spiritual care needs throughout the hospital together with the Pastoral Care Manager. Reports to and works with the Manager for Pastoral Care in department operations, initiatives/events, and direct patient care, and may stand in for the Manager for Pastoral Care in certain circumstances, as necessary and directed. May be needed for back-up, evening/weekend coverage in special circumstances. Provides care of patients and families according to an interfaith model of Patient-Led Pastoral Care. Promotes visitor and patient satisfaction, and works in a cooperative, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner as part of a departmental team and with other hospital employees. May care for both Trauma and non-Trauma patients in all age groups. 

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree, required (Theology, preferred)
Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent, required (at least 4 units, with level II outcomes addressed)
At least 3 years of progressive experience in pastoral care or chaplaincy required, with significant experience with trauma. 
Master's Degree or equivalent, preferred (Theology, preferred)
BCCi or BCCi eligible, preferred
Essential Skills-
Strong verbal/written communication and advanced computer skills including proficiency in all Microsoft Office
Must have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work with diverse groups, including working across religious lines and with people who do not identify as religious/spiritual.
Must be well organized and detail-oriented with the ability to be flexible, calm, and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to be objective, articulate, even-tempered, and to respond appropriately to unexpected situations. 
Must have a sound understanding of safety requirements.
Ability to communicate with patients and families about their illness/hospital experience.
Capacity for conflict de-escalation and resolution.
Ability to work with chaplain residents, in their residency program.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to work in a team environment with fluid communication.
Skill/experience with the action-reflection model useful to clinical discussion of pastoral care cases.