Associate Chaplain - On-call
About The Position
This is a casual, on-call position including evenings, nights and weekends. At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in religion, theology ministry or pastoral care from an accredited school required
- Current standing in a religious tradition with denominational endorsement
- Experience in pediatrics
- Experience in crisis intervention
- Experience providing support to families in healthcare settings
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in religion, theology ministry or pastoral care from an accredited school is preferred
- Board Certified Chaplain preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Participates in personal faith tradition and maintains professional standing according to that system.
- Attends team member meetings and contributes to the development of the mission of the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Department.
- Maintains professional standing and growth to refine the quality of care provided.
- Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor.
- Participates in personal faith tradition and maintains professional standing according to that system.
- Attends team meetings and contributes to the development of the mission of the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Department.
Benefits
- Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children.
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Career Level
Entry Level
