Chaplain- Spiritual Care & Education

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-2022 rankings. It is one of  the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

Direct Spiritual and Pastoral Care/Documentation   Provides direct spiritual care and education; participates in spiritual care coverage including response team functions, and documents all encounters in OneConnect/Epic.  Responds to all referrals, consults, patient needs screening, deaths, code blue, emergency advance directive requests according to department triage guidelines. Provides a non-anxious (open), non- judgmental (welcoming) presence to all care recipients, their caregivers, and employees.  Demonstrates the ability to relate to the patient at a significant cultural, theological, spiritual, philosophical level. Effectively evaluates and documents spiritual needs, interventions, outcomes, and creates a plan of care based on assessments.  Provides chapel leadership and sacramental ministry as appropriate and authorized. Refers specialized service line requests to Sr. Chaplain or assigned service line specialists.   

Subject Matter Expert/Education  Builds relationships and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. Works closely with and supports achieving common goals. Demonstrates general knowledge of oncology, and the spiritual needs of persons living with cancer, and oncology treatment modalities.  Provides relevant, timely and accurate spiritual/religious/interfaith information to care team and care recipients. Follow the guidelines, policies, and procedures, and standard of care as enumerated in institutional policy and department standards of practice. Participates in department initiatives. Collaborates with and provides support to community faith group leaders.

Professional Development   Demonstrates an attitude of discovery in one’s personal and professional development. Participates in continuing education events that relate to and are pertinent to the chaplain’s role, and/or the further development of core competencies.  Participates in department and institutional process improvement projects.