Associate Chaplain

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Nebraska, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and staff.

As a member of the Spiritual Care team, you will collaborate with hospital colleagues, participate in interdisciplinary care, and help sustain the mission of the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Department through personal faith practice and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in religion/theology/ministry required.
• Master's degree preferred for leadership in Chaplaincy.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and team members.
• Facilitate and perform religious rituals as requested; coordinate with community clergy.
• Serve on hospital interdisciplinary teams; refer patients to other disciplines as needed.
• Support 24-hour emergency coverage; respond to emergencies promptly while on-call.
• Maintain professional standing and participate in ongoing education and department mission.

Skills

Knowledge of human behavior

Knowledge of faith development

Pastoral care principles

Diversity and crisis support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in religion, theology ministry or pastoral care

Master's Degree in religion, theology ministry or pastoral care

Job description

Job Description

Full Time - Days

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

As part of Children's Nebraska Spiritual Care team, the Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and team members. The Chaplain will collaborate closely with hospital team members while providing essential care to patients and families in times of emotional stress and/or crisis.

Essential Functions

• Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and team members. Facilitates and/or perform religious rituals as requested. Act as a contact to community clergy according to family request and need. Completes documentation in Electronic Medical Record.
• Acts as a member of the hospital interdisciplinary teams providing patient care in assigned areas. Participates as a member on various committees as assigned. Refers patients to other disciplines as needed.
• Shares responsibility in providing 24 hour emergency coverage to the hospital. Answers stat pages within 2 minutes and responds to emergencies while on-call within 30 minutes. Maintains a flexible schedule and demonstrates a willingness to adjust time to meet patient needs.
• Maintains professional standing and growth to refine the quality of care provided. Participates in mandatory education and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor. Participates in personal faith tradition and maintains professional standing according to that system. Attends team member meetings and contributes to the development of the mission of the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Department.
• Maintains professional standing and growth to refine the quality of care provided. Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor. Participates in personal faith tradition and maintains professional standing according to that system. Attends team meetings and contributes to the development of the mission of the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Department.

Maintains professional standing and growth to refine the quality of care provided. Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor. Participates in personal faith tradition and maintains professional standing according to that system. Attends team meetings and contributes to the development of the mission of the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Department.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in religion, theology ministry or pastoral care from an accredited school Required and
• Master's Degree in religion, theology ministry or pastoral care from an accredited school required
• Anyone is this position 20 hours per week or less is not required to hold a Master's Degree

Experience Qualifications

• Current standing in a religious tradition with denominational endorsement, along with experience in pediatrics, crisis intervention, and providing support to families in healthcare settings Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of human behavior
• Knowledge of faith development and religious theory
• Knowledge of the principles of pastoral care
• Ability to work with families and staff with diverse spiritual understandings and needs.
• Comfortable in and brings a calming presence to crisis situations.

Licenses and Certifications

• Board Certified Chaplain Preferred
• Associate Chaplains (0.5 FTE or more) must demonstrate a commitment to obtain Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units and are expected to make measurable progress toward completing the requirements for a Chaplain role during their employment Required

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