Chaplain

Clallam County Public Hospital District No. 2 (DBA Olympic Medical Center); United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Olympic Medical Center on the North Olympic Peninsula is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff, including crisis intervention within an interdisciplinary care-team.

The role focuses on supporting nursing staff with peer-guided, trauma-informed care and fostering equity, diversity, and compassion within the hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religion, or Master of Pastoral Counseling from an accredited school of theology; ordination required.
• Education/training including Clinical Pastoral Education, required.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff, including crisis intervention.
• Serve as active member of interdisciplinary care-team and contribute to palliative care delivery.
• Offer peer support to nursing staff guided by trauma-informed care principles and promote equity, diversity, and compassion.

Education

Master of Divinity (MDiv) or Master of Arts in Religion or Master of Pastoral Counseling

Job description

ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER:

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

FTE: 0% WORK SHIFT Days PAY RANGE: $30.27 - $45.41 UNION: SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend, Holiday & On Call Shifts: No

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Olympic Medical Center is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. The role of the chaplain is to offer spiritual and emotional support to hospital patients, families, and staff including crisis intervention when needed. The hospital chaplain also serves as an active member of the interdisciplinary care-team. Duties may include, but are not limited to: providing continuing education opportunities for staff, serving on institutional committees as appointed, participating as a team member in the delivery of palliative care, and serving as a liaison to the wider community, including civic and faith leader

The role of the chaplain will be focused on providing our nursing staff and other healthcare professionals with peer support guided by trauma-informed care principles. This position plays a vital role in fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and compassion within the hospital environment to enhance communication and understanding between our care team, our patients, and the community.

The person who fills this role must be adaptable, flexible, and approachable, meeting people where they are and appreciating the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and needs of each individual.

EDUCATION:

Completed a Master of Divinity degree, Master of Arts in Religion, or Master of Pastoral Counseling from an accredited school of theology, resulting in ordination, required. Education/training including Clinical Pastoral Education, required.

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience serving as a Chaplain in an acute-care hospital or clinical setting, preferred. Prior experience in the development and delivery of educational programs for staff, preferred.

LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS:

Ordination from an accredited school of theology, required. Licensed by a recognized denominational body, required.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov. Olympic Medical Center, the largest employer in Clallam County, has a wide variety of employment opportunities. We welcome you the opportunity to join our team of highly-trained and experienced staff! We offer excellent benefits, competitive salaries and an intentional culture that represents respect and appreciation for all of our employees. OMC cares and is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs.

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• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)


• Equal Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)


• Non-discrimination


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• HIPAA