Weekend Hospital Chaplain: Spiritual Care & Support

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized Health Insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) &amp

Job summary

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a Part-time Spiritual Care professional for weekend coverage in Waterloo, IA. The role focuses on providing spiritual care to patients, residents, families, and staff while collaborating with the healthcare team.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Theology, Religion, or Spiritual Care, and 1–3 years of Spiritual Care experience, with CPE training preferred. BCC is strongly preferred and 4 ACPE units are expected within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of Spiritual Care experience, including CPE training, is required. Chaplaincy or Spiritual Care ministry experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience may be considered.
• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) strongly preferred via one of the following licensing groups: APC, CASC, NACC, and NAJC, which includes completion of a master’s degree as required by one of the certifying agencies from a CHEA-accredited academic institution with completion of 4 units (1600 hours) of ACPE accredited Spiritual Care education, and faith-based endorsement as recognized by one of the certifying agencies within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Delivers transformative Spiritual Care experiences to patients, residents, participants, visitors, and colleagues across the healthcare continuum, honoring religious beliefs and values.
• Assesses religious and spiritual needs and provides interventions or referrals as needed.
• Documents Spiritual Care assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Integrates Spiritual Care as a clinical member of the inter-professional healthcare team.
• Collaborates to measure, evaluate, and improve Spiritual Care processes in line with Mission Integration strategy.

Skills

Spiritual Care Experience

CPE Training

Chaplaincy Experience

Education

Master’s degree in Theology, Religion, Spiritual Care or Spirituality

Job description

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a Part-time Spiritual Care professional for weekend coverage in Waterloo, IA. The role focuses on providing spiritual care to patients, residents, families, and staff while collaborating with the healthcare team.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Theology, Religion, or Spiritual Care, and 1–3 years of Spiritual Care experience, with CPE training preferred. BCC is strongly preferred and 4 ACPE units are expected within 2 years of hire.