Chaplain - CPE Resident - Full-Time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Trent Lakes; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Chaplain - CPE Resident to provide essential spiritual care to patients and staff. This role involves participating in Clinical Pastoral Education programs, offering pastoral support, and serving as a resource for ethical and religious issues within a clinical setting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to quality care. Join a team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of spiritual support and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provides pastoral care to patients and families through direct visitation.
• Collaborates with community clergy regarding their hospitalized congregants.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Theology/Ministry

Job description

Description

The Chaplain - CPE Resident reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Participates as a CPE Resident in the Clinical Pastoral Education programs, meeting the curricular requirements along with clinical responsibilities.
• Provides pastoral care to patients and families through direct visitation and through consultation with staff caring for patients.
• Provides supportive care to staff include one on one support as well as group debriefings, the Care Cart and educational events.
• Serves as a resource to staff regarding religious and spiritual issues and perspectives in relation to clinical issues and decisions.
• Appropriately documents all pastoral interactions in the medical record.
• Collaborates with community clergy regarding their hospitalized congregants or faith group members.
• Officiates at memorial services, worship services, and other functions of the hospital.
• Serves as resource to patients and staff regarding advanced directives and ethical issues.
• Follows established policies, procedures, and standard of care.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to adapt to the needs and changes of Spiritual Care and of Northwestern Medicine.
• Engages in continuing quality management as part of Spiritual Care.
• Participates in system and hospital-wide quality management initiatives.
• Provides data and reports to support the Spiritual Care department scorecard and assists in the analysis of data as needed.
• Brings cases with legal, risk management, or ethical implications to the attention of a manager in an expedient manner.

Qualifications

Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelors level degree.
• One unit of ACPE Certified CPE.

Preferred:

• Masters level degree in Theology/Ministry or related field.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.