Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach.  A recognized leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure and stroke, we provide fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our full range of services includes comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; a comprehensive sleep center; a comprehensive bariatrics center, providing surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss procedures; and women’s care for all stages of life.

We have achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, we are committed to contributing to the future of healthcare through our clinical research and medical residency program.

Position Summary

Responsible for ministry to the spiritual and emotional and relational health needs of all patient families and staff regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity. Resident learns professional competence in provision of spiritual care, learns about becoming integrated into pastoral care.

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CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS

• Participates in forming community of concern for families, patients, staff.
• Assumes pastoral role in relationships, particularly in clinical setting. Utilizes personal and department resources in order to provide in-services.
• Responds to conflicts with physicians, ministers with facilities.
• Works with the facility directors to evaluate the quality of pastoral care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Required: Graduate from accredited college or university.
• Meets requirements for admission to Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program
• Required: 0 - 2 years experience.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS
• Letter or Certificate of Ordination required.
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement required. Documentation of Endorsement validated within first ninety (90) days of employment.
• Certified with the Association of Professional Chaplains within two years of employment.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS
• Participates in forming community of concern for families, patients, staff. Assumes pastoral role in relationships, particularly in clinical setting. Utilizes personal and department resources in order to provide in-services. Responds to conflicts with physicians, ministers with facilities. Works with the facility directors to evaluate the quality of pastoral care. Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENT
• Kneel Frequently, from 21% to 50% of the time
• Speaking: Must have good interpersonal skills and able to interact with patients, families, visitors, employees, and physicians.
• Stand Frequently, from 21% to 50% of the time
• Walk Frequently, 50% of the time

This position requires exposure to trauma patients in the Emergency Dept