Pastoral Care Associate – Catholic Chaplain, Full-Time, Hospital: Portland, ME
Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine is currently accepting applications for a Pastoral Care Associate~ Catholic Chaplain. The Catholic Chaplain visits and greets patients to establish dialogue, assess needs, provide spiritual care and guidance or discuss personal problems. Assists and counsels dying patients and their families; assists and educates other hospital personnel and community clergy in counseling for patient care. Contributes input to healthcare providers on medical/ethical issues. The incumbent performs duties and tasks in accordance with standards established for the job. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or Mercy proprietary information, and must handle & protect the information in accordance with hospital & system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position, and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of Mercy Hospital.
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