Chaplain

SSM Health; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health - WI-St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac, WI, is seeking a PRN Chaplain to support patients, families, and staff with emotional and spiritual care. This role is part of Spiritual Care Services and involves working within a multidisciplinary team and covering on-call shifts as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with one CPE unit and at least one year of experience in spiritual care. Candidates should be prepared for a flexible schedule including days, evenings, nights, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one CPE unit required.

Responsibilities

• Meets the spiritual and emotional needs of patients/families through timely assessment, intervention, and communication.
• As measured by employee satisfaction, collaborates with co-workers to accomplish departmental goals and offers assistance to balance workload.
• Contributes to the satisfaction of the medical staff by responding to physician referrals in the same day they are received.
• Contributes to a safe environment by reporting all safety/security risks.
• Intervenes in crisis situations to provide support in navigating the initial spiritual and emotional issues for patients, families and co-workers.
• Contributes to the overall financial performance of the department by following policies and procedures, working efficiently, and reporting needed changes.
• Covers on call shifts as assigned.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree and one CPE unit

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Chaplains provide compassionate emotional, spiritual, and pastoral support to patients, families, and caregivers during times of illness, crisis, and life-changing events. This role will be used to assist with time off coverage of other staff and may be utilized on all shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends) and requires 1 CPE credit.

Department:

Spiritual Care Services

Schedule:

PRN as needed

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Job Summary:

Responds to the emotional and spiritual needs of patients, family members, and fellow employees. Participates in a multidisciplinary care team.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meets the spiritual and emotional needs of patients/families through timely assessment, intervention, and communication.

• As measured by employee satisfaction, collaborates with co-workers to accomplish departmental goals and offers assistance to balance workload.

• Contributes to the satisfaction of the medical staff by responding to physician referrals in the same day they are received.

• Contributes to a safe environment by reporting all safety/security risks.

• Intervenes in crisis situations to provide support in navigating the initial spiritual and emotional issues for patients, families and co-workers.

• Contributes to the overall financial performance of the department by following policies and procedures, working efficiently, and reporting needed changes.

• Covers on call shifts as assigned.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree and one CPE unit required

EXPERIENCE

• One year experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• None

Department:

8471000038 Spiritual Care Services

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.