Associate Chaplain

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off & Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fairview Health Services seeks an Associate Chaplain to provide direct spiritual care to patients and families at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, with on-call coverage for off-site needs. The role includes mentoring students and collaborating with SHS volunteers who serve under Fairview guidelines.

The Associate Chaplain coordinates with an interdisciplinary team to address spiritual and emotional needs, offering sacraments and rituals per patient traditions and ensuring compassionate,

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Theology from approved theological seminary/university
• Four or more units of CPE accredited by ACPE
• Hospice: MN drivers license, adequate automobile insurance, and weekend on-call rotation

Responsibilities

• Direct spiritual care for patients and families during clinical assignments and on-call shifts
• Advocate for patients and families
• Triage and manage crises in spiritual care
• Adapt care approaches to cultural and developmental differences of the population served
• Demonstrate listening, compassionate presence, and clear communication in various settings
• Provide sacraments/rituals/prayers per patient/family traditions upon request

Skills

Spiritual care

Assessment

Crisis triage

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Graduate theology degree

ACPE 4+ CPE units

Tools

Electronic charting

Job description

Job Overview

This position will be located at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. Our chaplains also cover off-site, overnight on call as needed and respond to both Southdale Hospital and Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.

The Associate Chaplain is the spiritual care specialist of the care team responsible for assessing spiritual care needs and providing direct spiritual care and consultation to patients, and families. Within the Spiritual Health Services (SHS) department, the chaplain serves as a mentor to students (e.g., Clinical Pastoral Education residents and interns), along with SHS volunteers, who are authorized to provide ministry on behalf of Fairview. Associate chaplains work with other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to spiritual and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Uses one’s own professional authority as a spiritual care provider through direct spiritual care for patients and families based on assessment of spiritual needs in clinical assignment and during assigned on-call shifts.


• Advocates for patients and families.


• Triages and manages crises in the practice of spiritual care.


• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served, including spiritual/religious informed care or service.


• Exercises skillful listening, compassionate presence & clear communication in one-on-one, small group, care conferences, and interdisciplinary team meetings.


• Provides/arranges for provision of sacraments/ rituals/prayers and integrative modalities at the request of patients and/or family members in a manner aligning with the traditions of the particular patient, family member, or significant other.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Theology from approved theological seminary/university, or completion of training in mentored religious tradition as defined by that religious tradition


• Four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)


• Hospice only: Valid MN drivers license (or license that matches your current permanent residence.) Current and adequate automobile insurance policy Knowledge of computer applications in order to perform job duties: electronic charting, etc. Ability to work weekend on-call rotation as scheduled

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status