Pastor

Ladgov; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Pastor to serve at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora. This part-time role involves leading weekly Protestant services, providing spiritual support to Veterans and their families, and collaborating with healthcare staff to ensure holistic care. The ideal candidate will have a Master of Divinity and a recent ecclesiastical endorsement. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who have served our country, providing comfort and guidance during challenging times. If you are passionate about spiritual care and dedicated to serving others, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent qualifications.
• Must submit a recent ecclesiastical endorsement from a recognized authority.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly Protestant services and bedside visits for patients.
• Counsel Veterans and their families on various spiritual issues.

Skills

Spiritual Counseling

Public Speaking

Patient Care

Documentation

Education

Master of Divinity

Tools

CPRS

Event Capture

Job description

Job Title: Pastor

Job Type: Part time/on call

Location: Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center located at 1700 North Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045-7211.

Job Summary: Ladgov Corporation is looking to hire a Pastor to provide Protestant/Christian clergy services at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (VA ECHCS) in Aurora, CO.

Requirements:

1. Provide a one-hour Sunday devotional Protestant [Christian] service with a sermon and service based on the liturgical season according to the Lutheran Lectionary.
2. Provide initial visits to newly admitted patients and pre-surgery visits to the seriously ill and those in designated patient care areas, using the information provided by the Chaplain Integrated Clinical Community and document in CPRS and Event Capture.
3. Provide bedside visits as requested/needed by patients.
4. Counsel Veterans and Veteran families for general spiritual issues as well as for Grief, Loss, PTSD, Substance Abuse, and Moral injury.
5. Consult with professional staff regarding the total welfare of any patient.
6. On-duty time and services are to be recorded in a log in the Chaplaincy Office when services are provided or within 24 hours thereafter.

Qualifications:

1. Candidates must submit an ecclesiastical endorsement that is dated within the last 12 months. This endorsement must come from the official national endorsing authority of their faith group or denomination. The faith group must be listed on the official Ecclesiastical Endorsing Organizations list maintained by The National VA Chaplain Service.
2. Education—Candidates must possess a Master of Divinity degree, normally based upon completion of three years of graduate study or equivalent educational qualifications.