Overview

The Decedent Care Chaplain assesses and responds to the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, their families and team members related to decedent care. Acts as a liaison with clinicians, hospital services, Medical examiners, deceased patient's family, autopsy services, donor services and funeral homes to facilitate transition of the decedent from the hospital in a patient-centric compassionate way and in accordance with legal, state, federal and regulatory guidelines related to decedent care. Documents in EPIC and decedent care related programs / databases in accordance with organization policies and regulatory and licensure requirements. Demonstrates teamwork and flexibility with schedule to ensure effective departmental operations.
Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Clinical Pastoral Education - Four Units Required
Education

Master's Degree Required
Experience

1 Year Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C. The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes: • Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C. • Community hospital in Cary • Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh • Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex • Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital • One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States • Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites • 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices • Home health services WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care. Specialties WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.

Chaplain Decedent Care

Chaplain Decedent Care

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