Associate Chaplain

Brief Overview

As part of Children's Nebraska Spiritual Care team, the Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and team members. The Chaplain will collaborate closely with hospital team members while providing essential care to patients and families in times of emotional stress and/or crisis.

Essential Functions

• Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and team members.
• Facilitates and/or perform religious rituals as requested.
• Act as a contact to community clergy according to family request and need.
• Completes documentation in Electronic Medical Record.
• Acts as a member of the hospital interdisciplinary teams providing patient care in assigned areas.
• Participates as a member on various committees as assigned.
• Refers patients to other disciplines as needed.
• Maintains a flexible schedule and demonstrates a willingness to adjust time to meet patient needs.
• Maintains professional standing and growth to refine the quality of care provided.
• Participates in mandatory education and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor.
• Shares responsibility in providing 24 hour emergency coverage to the hospital.
• Answers stat pages within 2 minutes and responds to emergencies while on-call within 30 minutes.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in religion, theology ministry or pastoral care from an accredited school Required
• Master's Degree in religion, theology ministry or pastoral care from an accredited school required

Experience Qualifications

• Current standing in a religious tradition with denominational endorsement, along with experience in pediatrics, crisis intervention, and providing support to families in healthcare settings

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of human behavior
• Knowledge of faith development and religious theory
• Knowledge of the principles of pastoral care
• Ability to work with families and staff with diverse spiritual understandings and needs
• Comfortable in and brings a calming presence to crisis situations

Licenses and Certifications

• Board Certified Chaplain

Benefits

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