Staff Chaplain NEX

aah; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health Chaplain Services is seeking a part-time frontline chaplain with weekend and weekday evening shifts to provide spiritual care, support, and sacraments to patients, families and staff. The role requires formal credentials and board endorsement, with participation in the faith community to maintain standing.

Responsibilities include facilitating conversations about care wishes, ethical dilemmas, and participating in the Mission and Spiritual Care team to ensure integrated services

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent Master's program.
• Four CPE units completed.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from sponsoring faith community.
• Member in good standing with sponsoring faith community.
• 1-3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered ministry of spiritual care, support, and sacraments for patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel.
• Assist patients and families in communicating care wishes through Advance Directives; identify ethical dilemmas.
• Participate in the life and work of the Mission and Spiritual Care department to ensure integrated services.
• Support Advocate Mission, Values and Philosophy in clinical responsibilities.
• Maintain good standing and ecclesiastical endorsement through faith community participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Group process facilitation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Therapeutic communication

Problem solving

Group leadership

Word processing

English communication

Education

Master of Divinity

CPE (4 units)

Ecclesiastical endorsement

Sponsoring faith community standing

Clinical chaplaincy experience (1-3 years)

Job description

Department:

11015 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Chaplain Services: Frontline

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Working Saturday, Sunday, and weekday 3 pm - 11:30 pm

Education/Experience Required:

Master of Divinity or equivalent Master's program.

Four successfully completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Ecclesiastical endorsement from his/her religious faith community. Member in good standing with his/her sponsoring faith community. 1-3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to understand and facilitate group process.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary team.
• Therapeutic communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrated group process skills and leadership.
• The ability to use word processing and learn basic computer programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to the performance of the essential job activities outlined.

Board certification obtained within 18 months of hire. Candidate for certification in Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or National Association of Jewish Chaplains.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivering a person-centered ministry of spiritual care, support, and sacraments for patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel.
• Assisting patients and families communicate wishes of care through Advance Directives. Identification of complex issues related to medical ethics through identification and clarification of ethical dilemmas.
• Participation in the life and work of the Mission and Spiritual Care department to assure integrated efficient services.
• Support of the Advocate Mission, Values and Philosophy in areas of clinical responsibilities.
• Maintain good standing and ecclesiastical endorsement through active participation in the life and work of the faith community.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate 24 hour on-call coverage including evening and night shifts. Ability to work designated shifts, weekends, and holidays. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. May be in contact with aggressive or agitated patients. Knowledge of techniques to manage patients is a must. May be involved in restraining patients. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 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.

Pay Range

$26.10 - $39.15

Our CommitmenttoYou:

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 and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.