Chaplain - NCH Spiritual Services - Per Diem

Edward Elmhurst Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 36,657 - 54,993; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL seeks a per diem Chaplain for the Spiritual Services department. The role provides patient- and family-centered spiritual, emotional, and religious support, with flexible weekend shifts and holiday coverage.

The Chaplain will triage needs, conduct spiritual assessments, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and document care. Educational prerequisites include a Bachelor's degree and Clinical Pastoral Education units; prior

Qualifications

• The interpersonal and empathetic skills/abilities to support patients, families, and staff.
• Analytic and communication ability to assess spiritual needs and resources.
• Ability to document visits and plans in records.
• Commitment to teamwork within the Spiritual Care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely spiritual/religious/emotional care to patients and families.
• Back up staff chaplains to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Triage requests, perform spiritual assessments, and plan care.
• Document visits in the electronic health record and coordinate with care teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytic ability

Communication ability

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education

2 units Preferred

Job description

## Chaplain - NCH Spiritual Services - Per DiemApplylocations: NCH 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heightstime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R37436**Hourly Pay Range:**$26.61 - $39.92 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**Chaplain – Spiritual Services – Per Diem****Position Highlights:*** Position: Chaplain* Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL* Per Diem: Hours determined by department needs* Hours: Weekend Shifts needed Saturday Day, Saturday Night, and Sunday Days preferred. Hours can be scheduled Sunday through Saturday 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am including holidays**What you will do:*** The Registry Chaplain possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population served. This includes knowledge of the physical, psychological, emotional, and relevant life stage needs of patients served.* In accordance with regional and departmental policies delivers timely, person-centered spiritual/religious/emotional care to patients, their families, and staff. This includes but is not limited to needs for spiritual care, crisis response and support, prayer, end of life care, sacramental resources, grief support, ethical concerns, advance care planning, and interdisciplinary care.* Serves as a backup to the Staff Chaplains and Resident Chaplains as needed to maintain 24/7 Spiritual Care department staffing and hospital coverage.* Triages and manages multiple requests effectively.* Engages in evidence informed, spiritual assessment.* Develops, documents, and implements a plan of care which may include connecting care recipient(s) with appropriate community resources.* Partners with community clergy concerning patient and family religious needs.* Promotes patient safety by reporting safety issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives.* Identifies issues related to medical ethics and refers to available resources for assistance in follow up and resolution.* Engages in regular, purposeful rounding.* Partners with interdisciplinary staff, Patient Experience staff, and Employee Support Coordinators so as to promote excellent patient, family, and staff care.* Assists patients and families with Advance Care Planning, completing Advance Directives such as Power of Attorney for Healthcare, and documenting them in the electronic health record.* Participates in the life and work of the South Region Spiritual Care Department to ensure integrated, effective services.* Works shifts to support 24 hour per day coverage, including weekends, overnights, and holidays.* Participates in staff meetings and regular professional development activities.* Documents and reports on spiritual care visits as required.* Participates in hospital or regional wide activities and events.* Adheres to the Code of Ethics of APC or NACC or NAJC.* Adheres to departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment. Attends all mandatory in-service safety programs.* Maintains a collaborative, collegial relationship with the South Region Spiritual Care Manager, ACPE Educator, department residents, and staff.* Requires light physical effort. May require frequent- periods of standing or walking. May require frequent lifting or moving of lightweight material, and occasional moving or lifting of average-weight material.* Flow of work and character of duties involves part normal and part concentrated attention.**What you will need:*** Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum 1 year of theological education, required* Certification: 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Center required, 2 units preferred* Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting, preferred* Unique or Preferred Skills: + The interpersonal and empathetic skills/abilities necessary to effectively support patients, families, and employees, in a variety of situations and settings. + The analytic and communication ability to assess patients' spiritual needs and sense of well-being, identify appropriate resources, and communicate both verbally and via written documentation, a plan of care. + Ability to document visits using a variety of electronic resources. + A commitment to teamwork and to contribute in substantive, collaborative, positive way to the Spiritual Care team.**Benefits (For full time or part time positions):*** Premium pay for eligible employees* Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development* Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options* Tuition Reimbursement* Free Parking* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay* Community Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.