Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Per Diem
Work Type: Part time
Department: JM-Spiritual Care Team
Date Posted: 06/27/2024
Job ID: R-64105
Job Summary
Offers spiritual and emotional support directly to patients and their families, caregivers, and team members. Responsible for assisting with organization of daily activities as assigned.Job Duties
- Functions as a member of the team by attending interdisciplinary team conference, support meetings, and other meetings as appropriate
- Assesses each patient, family member, and caregiver for spiritual needs and concerns in consultation with other team members
- Provides direct chaplaincy services (when accepted) to patients, family members, and caregivers of different philosophies and religious perspectives
- Consults, if requested by patient or family, the patient’s clergy of choice and advises them on admission
- Documents all visits and phone calls in the electronic medical record within an appropriate time frame
- Provides consultation, counsel, and support to other team members as appropriate
- Assists with training programs and in-service education as requested
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
Hours:Â Â 8 or 12 hour shifts
Weekends:Â Yes
Holidays: Yes
Union: YesÂ
Required Experience:Â Completion of 1 CPE credit
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Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity Â
Benefits of working at Geisinger:Â
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions   Â
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Â
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.   Â
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health Â