Chaplain

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers and America's Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine's list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Position Highlights:

• To provide spiritual care to patients, families, visitors and staff, regardless of faith tradition or lack thereof.


• To be a resource and liaison for local clergy, community faith groups and community civic groups.


• To implement all aspects of chaplaincy care and education at Moffitt Cancer Center, Moffitt at International Plaza, McKinley and other Moffitt locations not named.


• To work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team.


• To communicate accurately, clearly and in a timely manner, both verbally and in written materials.


• To enter electronic documentation of all patient interactions into the electronic health record.


• To record daily work into the Pastoral Care Activity Reporting System (PCARS).


• To perform duties of on-call after hours, on weekends and holidays when scheduled.

The Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate will have the following:
  
  
  
  • Four (4) or more units of CPE
  
  
  • Ordination or equivalent from faith group;
  
  
  • Master's Degree in Theology (Divinity)
  
  
  • 2 or more years' experience in a setting such as, but not limited to, hospital, hospice, long-term care facility; religious institution, center of worship
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Provide Spiritual Assessment and counseling to patients, families and staff..


• Support patients' rights by considering psychosocial, spiritual and cultural variables influencing perceptions of illness.


• Triage requests for the priest and contact the priest in emergency situations; make referrals to the priest for non-emergencies..


• Provide grief de-briefing and similar de-briefing for individuals and/or groups as appropriate; collaborate with Human Resources to provide support for staff in tragic situations involving staff and/or patients.


• Enter daily statistics into Pastoral Care Activity Accounting System(PCARS) and participate in Quality Improvement(QI) activities in the Department of Chaplaincy Care


• Assist patients, family members and staff with Advance Care Planning and communicate patients' wishes to the interdisciplinary team.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Theology (Divinity)


• Ordination or equivalent from faith group


• Minimum four (4) unit of CPE


• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a setting such as, but not limited to, hospital, hospice, long-term care facility; religious institution, center of worship


• Evidence of understanding of diverse populations

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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