Chaplain NEX

Carolinas Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

On-call premiums

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a part-time Chaplain for the Frontline Chaplain Services. The role provides spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, with on-call duties and weekend coverage. Requires graduate theological education and ACPE-credited CPE units, plus board certification eligibility.

The position features a 20-hour workweek, PM/Night shifts, and a schedule including Sundays. Benefits eligibility is noted, and the role participates in hospital and system committees as

Qualifications

• Must be able to participate in overnight and weekend on-call rotation per department schedule.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills.
• Demonstrated group process skills and leadership.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to address conflicts.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Competence in cross-cultural communication and religious diversity.

Responsibilities

• Delivers holistic spiritual care for patients, families, team members and physicians.
• Responds to codes, emergencies and crises; supports families regarding patient death procedures.
• Participates in department and site coverage, including weekends and holidays.
• Participates in patient care planning and interdisciplinary team activities.
• Mentors and orients students in clinical pastoral education program.
• Supports mission and values of Advocate Aurora Health in responsibilities.

Skills

Spiritual care

Communication skills

Cross-cultural humility

On-call readiness

Team collaboration

Education

MA/MDiv in religious studies or theology

4 units ACPE CPE (accredited)

Job description

Department:

11015 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Chaplain Services: Frontline

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Horas Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

PM/Night 7 pm - 7 am 2 nights a week and every other Sunday 7 am - 7 pm

Pay Range:

$28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities:

• Delivers wholistic ministry of spiritual care for patients, families, team members and physicians. Provides spiritual care, consultation and short-term counseling to patients, families, physicians, and team members as assigned and in accordance with site and system policies, facilitates sacramental ministries.
• Responds to codes, emergencies and/or crises. Assists families with their needs in relation to the patient's illness so they can provide supportive care to the patient: assists family members in understanding procedures surrounding a death and in contacting families or other significant persons. Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives.
• Participates in the life and work of the department and patient service area to assure integrated efficient services; participates in providing overall site coverage, including weekends and holidays, conducts services as scheduled; serves on department, site, or system committees as assigned.
• Participates in patient care planning, interdisciplinary team activities and development, staff and patient directed support groups, orients new team members; participate in grand rounds, case conferences, team meetings, identifying resolving ethical dilemmas in assigned areas. Provides consultation to team members to assess the role of a patient's faith in recovery. Represents the values of the religious communities to health care professionals and hospital associates.
• Collaborates with the clinical pastoral education program by mentoring and/or orienting students as assigned and providing feedback to CPE Supervisor regarding student performance and educational needs.
• Supports and interprets the mission and values of Advocate Aurora Health in clinical and departmental responsibilities and team member engagement. Supports the hospital ministry of parish clergy through referrals, consultation and education.
• Participates in educational initiatives and support groups for patients and families, team members, community and faith groups; provides spiritual health education, crisis support and debriefings.
• Maintains good standing and ecclesiastical endorsement through active participation in the life and work of one's faith group.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• 4 units of CPE, at least three accredited by ACPE (CPE not required in Georgia).
• Eligible for board certification as a chaplain: APC/BCCI, NACC, NAJC; completed within 18 months of hire.
• Endorsed by faith group

Education Required:

Completed graduate degree (MA, MDiv) in religious studies, theology, divinity or related field.

Experience Required:

Prior clinical experience as a chaplain: 3 years

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Must be able to participate in overnight and weekend on-call rotation per the department schedule, including moving between sites of care as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills.
• Demonstrated group process skills and leadership.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to address and resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Competence in cross-cultural communication, cultural humility and religious diversity.
• Ability to trust, adapt to change, and to work with diverse personalities, cultures and faith traditions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Availability and transportation to serve on-call rotation as needed.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health an