Associate Chaplain

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

About The Position

Fairview is looking for an Associate Chaplain to join our team! This casual chaplain position will provide overnight and weekend on call support, as well as occasional weekday shifts at Southdale Hospital in Edina and Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Job Summary: The Associate Chaplain is the spiritual care specialist of the care team responsible for assessing spiritual care needs and providing direct spiritual care and consultation to patients, families and staff. Within the Spiritual Health Services (SHS) department, the chaplain serves as a preceptor and mentor to students (e.g., Clinical Pastoral Education residents and interns), along with SHS volunteers, who are authorized to provide ministry on behalf of Fairview. Associate chaplains work with other members of the interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to spiritual and emotional needs.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Theology from approved theological seminary/university, or completion of training in mentored religious tradition as defined by that religious tradition
Four or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE)
Reliable transportation
Knowledge of computer applications in order to perform job duties: electronic charting, etc.
Ability to work weekend on-call rotation as scheduled.
Drivers License Valid Minnesota driver’s license (or license that matches your current permanent residence).
Current and adequate automobile insurance policy.

Responsibilities

Provides direct spiritual care for patients and families based on assessment of spiritual needs in clinical assignment and during assigned on-call shifts.
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served, including spiritual/religious informed care or service.
Exercises skillful listening, compassionate presence & clear communication in one-on-one, small group, care conferences, and team meetings.
Provides/arranges for provision of sacraments/ rituals/prayers and integrative modalities at the request of patients and/or family members in a manner aligning with the traditions of the particular patient, family member, or significant other.
Orient and mentor CPE interns and residents as a preceptor during their CPE unit start up. Provide evaluative feedback as a part of the clinical coordinator role within the educational process.
Provide spiritual support for health care staff.