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Chaplain - Per Diem - As Scheduled\n

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.\u202f\n
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This position is primarily responsible for providing spiritual care that supports the well-being of medical center patients, loved ones and staff. Core duties include pastoral visitation with patients and staff, support in complex medical decision making process, and connecting individuals to appropriate clergy or other community resources. All chaplains are expected to be collaborative members of the healthcare team who offer a calm presence of respectful support and generous hospitality to all. \n
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Roles and Responsibilities:\n\nPatient Care Services - Provide timely response and support to patients and families in crisis. (Able to respond on-site within 60 minutes or less when scheduled to be on-call.)\nEnsure confidential and timely notification of appropriate clergy as directed by patient\/loved ones.\nProvide or make referral for requested spiritual support for patients who are not affiliated with a specific religious community. \nSpiritual Leadership - Provide inclusive, interfaith, and non-sectarian spiritual care to patients and families. \nServe as a resource person to patients and loved ones in times of complex medical decision making. \nAssist with funeral services or other rites and rituals for patients upon request and as available. \nCommunity Interaction - Work with local clergy and faith communities to provide continued of spiritual care upon request. \nPositively represent Cayuga Medical Center in the workplace and in our community.\nDepartment Operations - Document visits appropriately in the electronic medical record, and notify incoming chaplain about particular concerns or acute patient-care needs. \nSeek to enhance and improve the delivery of chaplaincy services to the community.\nParticipate in chaplain staff meetings as scheduled, and respond to scheduling needs as they arise.\nServe as a backup for Director of Spiritual Care and Staff Chaplain as available.\nEducation and Development - Attend annual educational event(s) to enhance knowledge and skill as a spiritual caregiver. \nEducate department directors and CMC staff on issues relating to chaplaincy services and spiritual care. \nExhibit flexibility and willingness to assume other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.\n\n
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Required Skills and Experience:\n\nTheological Degree from an accredited seminary.\nEndorsement by appropriate religious community (may include ordination, or endorsement as chaplain).\nMaintains \"good standing\" with religious community, denomination, or clerical body. \nSuccessful completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education is strongly preferred, with possible accommodation if candidate agrees to enroll in an approved unit of CPE within 12 months of hire.\nPrevious hospital chaplaincy experience is preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to relate to persons across differences. (religion, race, class, culture, ability, etc.) \nDemonstrated ability to provide effective pastoral care and support in times of crisis and decision-making.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\n\n
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Physical Requirements:\n\nMust be able to speak and hear clearly. Able to sit, walk, or stand for long periods of time (4-8 hours) while accessing a variety of patient care areas. Position requires repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., typing, use of computer) and may require light lifting and carrying items (occasionally delivering books or other materials to patients). Capable of providing on-call presence over a 24 hour period at least monthly.\n\n
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Location and Travel Requirements:\n\nOnsite - Cayuga Medical Center - 101 Dates Drive Ithaca NY 14850\nShift - As Scheduled (Per Diem)\n\n
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Compensation Disclosure:\n\n$28.97 to 37.19 per hour\n\n
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Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.\n
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We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.\n
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If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.\n

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment\/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment\/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.