Associate Chaplain - On-call Monday nights

Children's Hospital & Medical Center - Omaha; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chaplain at Children's Hospital & Medical Center - Omaha provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and staff, collaborating with the hospital team to offer care in times of crisis.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in religion/theology/ministry, a Master’s degree, and denominational endorsement, with pediatric or healthcare experience preferred. On-call coverage and ongoing education are expected as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in religion, theology, ministry or pastoral care from an accredited school is required.
• Master's degree in religion, theology, ministry or pastoral care from an accredited school is required (0.5 FTE caveat applies).

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and staff.
• Facilitate religious rituals as requested and coordinate with community clergy when needed.
• Participate in 24-hour emergency coverage and on-call responsiveness.

Skills

Knowledge of human behavior

Knowledge of faith development

Pastoral care principles

Crisis management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in religion/theology/ministry

Master's Degree in religion/theology/ministry

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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