Clinical Chaplain Nonexempt

1103 Team Member Services; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 3,658,000 - 6,804,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off from day one

Parental leave

Career development

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida is hiring a Chaplain to assess spiritual needs, provide focused pastoral care, and support patients, families, and staff as part of a holistic care team.

The role includes mentoring chaplain interns, responding to emergencies, and documenting pastoral activities in line with regulations. A Master’s in Divinity plus ACPE requirements and ordination credentials are preferred. This is a PRN night shift position.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity or related field.
• 1+ year of pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience (preferred).
• Minimum of 4 ACPE, Inc. accredited CPE units (Level 1 and 2 engaged).
• Ordained, Commissioned, or CHAPLAIN credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the spiritual needs of patients as part of a holistic team.
• Provide focused attention to patients, families, and staff with compassionate listening and response.
• Convey personalized care to patients, families, and staff, ensuring they feel cared for and supported.
• Mentor chaplain interns and residents as assigned.
• Respond to code blues and emergencies, coordinating with staff, family, and authorities.
• Document pastoral activities in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Spiritual care

Pastoral counseling

English communication

Customer service

Education

Master's Degree in Divinity

Tools

Cerner EHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule: PRN Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address: 1000 WATERMAN WAY City: TAVARES State: Florida Postal Code: 32778

Job Description:

• Assesses the spiritual needs of patients to assist the healing process as part of a holistic team.
• Provides focused attention to patients, loved ones, and staff without agenda, effectively listening and responding to their needs.
• Conveys personalized care to patients, families, and staff, ensuring they feel cared for and supported.
• Enables patients, loved ones, and staff to experience God's nearness, safety, and comfort.
• Assists patients, loved ones, and staff in articulating their struggles and identifying their inner resources of strength, meaning, faith, and hope.
• Helps patients and loved ones with major health decisions, clarifying moral, medical, and ethical issues.
• Enables patients, loved ones, and staff to seek their spiritual center and uses religious and culturally appropriate resources.
• Regularly visits patients, loved ones, and staff, making rounds and checking in with clinical staff in assigned areas.
• Responds appropriately to all code blues and other emergencies, verifying patient identity, notifying family, and coordinating with staff, family, and legal authorities.
• Documents and charts pastoral activities in compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations.
• Promotes and develops the coordination of care by participating in interdisciplinary conferences and contributing significant data for comprehensive and holistic care plans.
• Mentors chaplain interns and residents as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Operate within the guidelines of the profession, upholding standards of practice and competencies at all times [Required]
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a healthcare environment providing effective spiritual care for patients, families, and staff through individual and group pastoral counseling, spiritual care, and emotional support [Required]
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English with excellent oral communication skills [Required]
• Display excellent customer service, organization, and people skills [Required]
• Maintain continuing education hours as outlined by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE) [Required]
• Basic knowledge of computer applications like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Internet Explorer; experience with Cerner or other Electronic Healthcare Record applications [Preferred]
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Personal commitment to God, emotional stability, sound physical health, and the ability to work under stress [Required]
• Effectively relate to persons of diverse religious, educational, and cultural backgrounds and earn the respect of all team members [Required]
• Knowledge of current counseling theories and practices, compliance with legal and ethical parameters based on the level of education and certification [Required]
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in English to carry out job requirements [Required]
• Knowledge of electronic medical record systems and ability to follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment when indicated [Required]
• Show respect and sensitivity for cultural and religious differences [Required]

Education:

Master's [Required]

Field of Study:

Master's of Divinity degree or other graduate theological degree (72-hour minimum) such as: pastoral care, spiritual care, etc. (as required for APC Board Certification qualification)

Work Experience:

1+ of pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

Minimum of 4 units of ACPE, Inc. accredited CPE (Level 1 and Level 2 engaged) [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Ordained Minister (ORDM) [Preferred]
• OR Commissioned Minister Credential (ADM) [Preferred]
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement Certificate (CHAPLAIN) [Preferred]
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$26.55 - $49.39

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.