The Lifecare Institute - Chaplain

Gilchrist Job Description: 

Luminis Health and Gilchrist is providing hospital-based palliative services at  Anne Arundel Medical Center and now  Doctors Community Medical Center. The joint venture formed Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute takes partnership to the next level with hospice, as well as at-home and facility-based geriatric services — providing an integrative continuum of care for the elderly across multiple settings.  

This joint venture is part of Luminis Health’s Vision 2030 strategic plan and mission to enhance the health of the people and communities they serve. We are excited about this alignment to extend care beyond the hospital walls into the communities and homes of our most vulnerable. 

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficient