Hospital Chaplain

Columbia Memorial Hospital; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon, seeks a Chaplain/Pastoral Care provider to offer spiritual counseling to patients, families and staff across the hospital, Knight Cancer Center and Lower Columbia Hospice. This role involves on-call hours to meet patient and staff needs and requires collaboration with local faith leaders for seamless care.

The position demands strong interpersonal and leadership skills, independent work, and proficiency with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity degree or equivalent preferred.
• Ordained or commissioned Lutheran preferred; endorsed by Bishop of Oregon Synod of ELCA preferred.
• Chaplain Board Certification or working toward Chaplain Board Certification is preferred. Clinical Pastoral Education training and experience working in the medical field as a Pastor/Chaplain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual counseling and guidance to patients, families, and staff.
• Represent CMH with spiritual leaders in the community to provide seamless delivery of religious/spiritual support to all CMH patients, families and staff.
• Work independently with limited supervision and ensure availability for on-duty and on-call hours as needs dictate.

Skills

Spiritual counseling

Interpersonal leadership

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Independent work

Community liaison

Education

Master of Divinity

Ordination preferred

Chaplain Board Certification preferred

Endorsed by Bishop of Oregon Synod

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Description

Provides spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff in the hospital, Knight Cancer Center and Lower Columbia Hospice. Represent CMH with spiritual leaders in the community to provide seamless delivery of religious/spiritual support to all CMH patients, families and staff. Normal expectations require that the position will be available to provide hours on duty and on call hours that will meet the needs of patients, families and staff in the areas described above.

Job Requirements - Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to:

Must be able to provide spiritual counseling and guidance as well as demonstrate interpersonal and leadership skills to a range of people including different hospital specialties, personalities, cultures, religions etc. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and computer capabilities including EMR. Ability to represent CMH in the local spiritual community.

License/Certification

Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Education and/or Experience

Master of Divinity degree or equivalent preferred; Ordained or commissioned Lutheran preferred; endorsed by Bishop of Oregon Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America preferred; Chaplain Board Certification or working toward Chaplain Board Certification is preferred. Clinical Pastoral Education training and experience working in the medical field as a Pastor/Chaplain preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance

Position involves standing, walking, stooping, and occasional carrying and lifting of lightweight materials (up to 20 pounds). May be required to sit for extended periods of time. Requires visual acuity and depth perception to recognize words and numbers; and hand and finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination to use a computer keyboard and common office equipment. Must be able to travel throughout Clatsop county on a regular basis and on short notice. Will visit a variety of home and facility environments including emergency department. Some direct contact with patients with communicable diseases using accepted universal precautions.

About Us

Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is located in the beautiful and historic town of Astoria, Oregon, where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. At CMH, we are committed to providing person-centered care to our patients and Caregivers. We are a full-service, 25-bed, critical access, not-for-profit, Level IV trauma, Planetree Certified, hospital which includes a robust Medical Group.

As a Planetree Hospital, CMH has developed dynamic and focused efforts to involve the perspective of patients, family members and staff to increase person-centered care throughout our organization. We value compassionate, courteous and respectful interactions, patient and family involvement in care planning to include the patient’s goals and preferences, healing design of spaces, community health and a strategic plan that emphasizes person-centered care for the patient and caregiver alike.

Astoria and the Pacific Northwest has something for everyone to enjoy including living history, outdoor adventures, culinary experiences, beautiful scenery and so much more. To learn more about CMH and our amazing location, please visit:

Company Description

CMH is the fastest growing rural hospital in the state of Oregon. We are a full-service, not-for-profit, Level III Trauma and Critical Access Hospital located on the north coast of Oregon, and we are one of only five remaining independent hospitals in the state.

CMH is a hub for health care in the region. The main hospital includes private, in-patient suites for patients needing medical and surgical care, critical care, and labor and delivery. Our emergency department is centrally located to all needed services and is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians. We have a state-of-the-art surgical program, full-service lab, advanced radiology services and more.

CMH offers many specialty services right here in our small town that you might otherwise need to travel to a larger metropolitan area for. We are able to provide this high-quality care through our unique academic/rural partnership with OHSU. CMH also continues to expand its reach and services through satellite clinics in Warrenton and Seaside, Oregon.

Company Description

CMH is the fastest growing rural hospital in the state of Oregon. We are a full-service, not-for-profit, Level III Trauma and Critical Access Hospital located on the north coast of Oregon, and we are one of only five remaining independent hospitals in the state.

CMH is a hub for health care in the region. The main hospital includes private, in-patient suites for patients needing medical and surgical care, critical care, and labor and delivery. Our emergency department is centrally located to all needed services and is staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians. We have a state-of-the-art surgical program, full-service lab, advanced radiology services and more.

CMH offers many specialty services right here in our small town that you might otherwise need to travel to a larger metropolitan area for. We are able to provide this high-quality care through our unique academic/rural partnership with OHSU. CMH also continues to expand its reach and services through satellite clinics in Warrenton and Seaside, Oregon.