Staff Chaplain-Atrium Health Levine Children's-FT Days

Advocate Health; Nouvelle-Calédonie; On-site; EUR 34,949 - 51,820; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Mission and Spiritual Care is seeking a hospital chaplain to provide patient- and family-centered spiritual care. The role includes on-call coverage, supporting staff, and conducting sacraments as needed.

Requirements include BA/BS, Master of Divinity (or equivalent), 4 units of CPE, ecclesiastical endorsement, and 1–3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience. Monday–Friday schedule, 40 hours/week, on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent master’s degree
• If using an equivalent degree, a letter from a recognized certifying agency confirming theological education standards
• Four completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from the candidate’s faith community
• Member in good standing with their sponsoring faith community
• 1–3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver a person-centered ministry of spiritual care, support, and sacraments for patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel in accordance with department policies.
• Provide spiritual care services, consultations, and support to patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel as assigned.
• Facilitate sacramental ministries (Holy Communion, Baptism, Confession and Absolution, Sacrament of the Sick and related rites).
• Respond to Codes Yellow, Codes Blue, deaths, and other emergencies or crises.
• Provide spiritual care and support to hospital personnel experiencing the death of a patient or a critical incident affecting patient, family, or staff.
• Assist families with health care needs so they can provide supportive care to the patient; help families understand procedures surrounding a death and contact family or significant persons.
• Promote patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives.
• Assist patients and families in communicating wishes of care through Advance Directives, and identify ethical dilemmas requiring complex consideration.
• Respond to requests and referrals for information and assistance with Advance Directives and assist in completing and documenting them in the medical record.
• Identify complex medical ethics issues and refer to Senior Staff Chaplain or Medical Ethicist for follow-up and resolution.
• Collaborate with Senior Staff Chaplains in patient advance care planning, family goals of care meetings, interdisciplinary teams, and related activities.
• Participate in the life and work of the Mission and Spiritual Care department to ensure integrated, efficient services.
• Provide site coverage, including 24-hour coverage as needed, with weekend and holiday work as required.
• Conduct chapel services and memorial services as scheduled.
• Serve on department, site, or system committees as needed and submit required reports by the specified dates.
• Support the Advocate Mission, Values, and Philosophy in clinical responsibilities and collaborate with managers on goal setting and implementation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Therapeutic communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Board certification readiness

Education

BA/BS from accredited college

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

CPE - 4 units

Ecclesiastical endorsement

Sponsoring faith community member in good standing

Job description

Overview

Department: 11018 Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Mission and Spiritual Care

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday through Friday, 8a-5p

Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

Responsibilities

1. Deliver a person-centered ministry of spiritual care, support, and sacraments for patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel in accordance with department policies.
2. Provide spiritual care services, consultations, and support to patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel as assigned.
3. Facilitate sacramental ministries (Holy Communion, Baptism, Confession and Absolution, Sacrament of the Sick and related rites).
4. Respond to Codes Yellow, Codes Blue, deaths, and other emergencies or crises.
5. Provide spiritual care and support to hospital personnel experiencing the death of a patient or a critical incident affecting patient, family, or staff.
6. Assist families with health care needs so they can provide supportive care to the patient; help families understand procedures surrounding a death and contact family or significant persons.
7. Promote patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives.
8. Assist patients and families in communicating wishes of care through Advance Directives, and identify ethical dilemmas requiring complex consideration.
9. Respond to requests and referrals for information and assistance with Advance Directives (e.g., Power of Attorney for Health Care) and assist in completing and documenting them in the medical record.
10. Identify complex medical ethics issues and refer to Senior Staff Chaplain or Medical Ethicist for follow-up and resolution.
11. Collaborate with Senior Staff Chaplains in patient advance care planning, family goals of care meetings, interdisciplinary teams, and related activities.
12. Participate in the life and work of the Mission and Spiritual Care department to ensure integrated, efficient services.
13. Provide site coverage, including 24-hour coverage as needed, with weekend and holiday work as required.
14. Conduct chapel services and memorial services as scheduled.
15. Serve on department, site, or system committees as needed and submit required reports by the specified dates.
16. Support the Advocate Mission, Values, and Philosophy in clinical responsibilities and collaborate with managers on goal setting and implementation.

Education/Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent master’s degree
• If using an equivalent degree, a letter from a recognized certifying agency confirming theological education standards
• Four completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from the candidate’s faith community
• Member in good standing with their sponsoring faith community
• 1–3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have pediatric chaplaincy experience in a hospital setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Good communication skills. Time management skills. Ability to understand and facilitate group process. Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team. Therapeutic communication skills. Problem solving abilities. Group process leadership. Proficiency with word processing and basic computer programs. Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to essential job activities. Board certification obtained within 18 months of hire; candidate for certification with appropriate chaplaincy associations.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate 24-hour on-call coverage, including evenings and nights, and be available for weekends and holidays. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. May involve contact with aggressive or agitated patients. Knowledge of techniques to manage patient behavior is required. May involve restraining patients. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. If direct patient care, lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance; for lifts over 35 pounds, use patient handling equipment with at least one other associate when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed case-by-case.