Associate Chaplain - On-call Monday nights

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Nebraska is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional care to patients, families, and team members within a pediatric hospital setting. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, facilitate religious rituals, and respond to crises with sensitivity and professional judgment.

The role requires ongoing education and board certification considerations, with on-call responsibilities and commitment to the hospital’s mission of excellence and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in religion, theology, ministry or pastoral care required
• Master's degree in religion, theology, ministry or pastoral care required for most roles (exceptions for <0.5 FTE)

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and staff.
• Facilitate religious rituals and liaise with community clergy as needed.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call coverage and crisis response.
• Maintain professional development and participate in team meetings within Pastoral and Spiritual Care.

Skills

Human behavior knowledge

Faith development knowledge

Pastoral care principles

Diversity & crisis communication

Crisis calm presence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in religion

Master's Degree in religion/ministry

Job description

Job Description

Schedule: On-call Monday overnight and other coverage as needed

Job Description

Schedule: On-call Monday overnight and other coverage as needed

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.

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 (anyone is this position with an FTE of less than 0.5 is not required to hold a Master's Degree) Required

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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