Hospital Chaplain

Allina Health; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Job summary

Allina Health Chaplains promote the spiritual well-being of patients, families, and employees through culturally responsive, trauma-informed spiritual care.

As a hospital chaplain, you will provide compassionate support during end-of-life and crisis situations, document encounters in the EMR, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity or equivalent.
• Completion of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• One year of experience as a spiritual care provider (hospital, hospice, long-term care, etc.).
• Preferred four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Two years of experience as spiritual care provider are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers or arranges spiritual care to patients and families; assess needs, respond to referrals, lead groups, document encounters in EMR.
• Promotes spiritual and emotional well-being of employees through consultations, debriefs, rituals and memorials.
• Provides education programs and consultations on spirituality, family communication, ethics, grief, and culturally responsive care.
• Participates in rounds and meetings, serves on committees, addresses diverse spiritual needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Divinity or equivalent

Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education

One year of experience as spiritual care provider

Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (preferred)

Two years of experience as spiritual care provider (preferred)

Job description

Location Address: 550 Osborne Rd NE Fridley, MN 55432-2718

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 32

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary:

At Allina Health, we are All Together Better. We believe in the holistic care of our patients, which includes attending to their spiritual and emotional well-being. As a hospital chaplain, you will play a pivotal role in providing compassionate support and guidance to patients, families, and staff during some of life's most challenging moments.

Key Position Details:

0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shifts No weekends

Job Description:

Allina Health Chaplains promote the spiritual well-being of patients, families, and employees through the provision of culturally responsive, trauma informed spiritual care.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Delivers or arranges spiritual care to patients and families; this includes assessing spiritual needs, responding to referrals, leading groups, providing care during end-of-life and crisis situations, and effectively documenting each encounter in the electronic medical record.
• Promotes the spiritual and emotional well-being of Allina Health employees by facilitating individual consultations, Acute Incident Impact Debriefs, reflection group, community rituals, memorial services, etc.
• Provides education programs and consultations related to spirituality, family communication, ethical decision-making, grief and loss, culturally responsive care, etc.
• Supports an interdisciplinary approach to spiritual care by regularly participating in team rounds and meetings, serving on committees, and working to ensure that the unique spiritual, religious, and cultural needs of patients, families, and employees are addressed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity or equivalent
• Completion of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education
• One year of experience as a spiritual care provider (I.E. hospital, hospice, long-term care facility, faith community, public safety, community chaplain, military chaplain, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education
• Two years of experience as a spiritual care provider

Licenses/Certifications

• Board certification as a professional chaplain preferred
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment in hospice setting

Physical Demands

Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

$31.07 to $42.59 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community.

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer. Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish