Chaplain Bassett Healthcare Network
ChaplainCooperstown, New York6 days ago
The Chaplain provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers, participates in the assessment of the spiritual needs of patients and documentation of the services provided, upon request from clinical staff; ensures that patients who desire visits are seen in a timely manner and that visits meet program guidelines for confidentiality, ethics, and cross-cultural sensitivity; oversees the policies and procedures for the Spiritual Care Program and updates as needed; recruits, orients, supports and supervises pastoral care volunteers and other administrative support to the Spirtual Care Program; ensures 24-hour on-call coverage for urgent situations as requested. Responsibilities: The Chaplain, working collaboratively with local clergy, staff, physicians, and volunteers, is responsible for the provision of Spiritual Care services to meet the spiritual needs of patients and their families across varying faith traditions.