Chaplain

About the role

This position supports the mission of Presbyterian/St Luke’s Medical Center of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. Responsible for working with other members of the pastoral/spiritual care department to provide multi-denominational pastoral support to patients, their families and hospital staff while integrating the service within overall hospital functions. Collaborates in decision-making structures and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual care in terms of the receiver’s spirituality, with a strong sense of spiritual identity to function capably and ecumenically in an interdisciplinary setting
• Demonstrates understanding of diverse theological perspectives, religious traditions and denominational policy
• Accountable for the implementation of an effective and continuous program to measure, assess and improve performance
• Assures a high level of customer satisfaction
• Manages productivity
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor when need arises
• Reflects iCARE behavioral standards (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) in interactions with co-workers, providers, patients, family members, and others in the community

Requirements

• Certified and in good standing with a national pastoral care cognate group recognized by JCAHO
• Sixteen hundred hours of supervised clinical experience
• Ordination – current member of a religious vocation
• Current ecclesiastical endorsement in a faith group with ordination/vocation
• Bachelor degree from an accredited university
• Master of Divinity degree from a recognized seminary or divinity school, or an equivalent sufficient to achieve certification in the pastoral care cognate group (6 month grace period given to receive the Master of Divinity)
• Minimum of three years of pastoral/chaplaincy experience as an ordained minister or member of a religious vocation

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to anticipate problems and works effectively to resolve issues
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to patients, physicians, administration, peers and staff
• Appropriately establishes priorities
• Pastoral care with patients, families and staff requires integrity, the maintenance of confidentiality and the ability to work as a member of the team
• Planning, judgment and independent initiative are required to serve responsibly as a chaplain to persons of all ages with appropriate understanding of developmental and situational needs and differing cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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