Chaplain Associate

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Chicago, IL

1d • $25 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for delivering a person-centered ministry of pastoral care, counseling, consultation and sacraments for patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel. May assist families with their needs in relation to the patient's illness so they are enabled to provide supportive care to the patient; assist family members in understanding procedures surrounding a death and in contacting families or other significant persons. Provides pastoral care services, consultation and short term counseling to patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel as assigned and in accordance with department policies. Serves as message bearer between family and patient or family and medical staff during critical care/crises treatment Facilitates sacramental ministries such as Holy Communion, Baptism, Confession and Absolution, Sacrament of the Sick and such rites Responds to Medical emergencies, Deaths, Codes Blue , Rapid Response, Code triage and other emergencies as appropriate. Provides pastoral consultation and support to hospital personnel experiencing the death of a patient or a critical incident in relation to patient, family or staff. Facilitation of decision making related to medical ethics through identification and clarification of ethical dilemmas Facilitates and encourages discussion and decision making related to medical-ethical dilemmas such as termination of treatment, organ donations, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, living wills and health care power of attorney, and ensures that religious/faith issues are addressed. Provides consultation to members of the health care team to aid in assessing the role of a patient's faith perspective and faith community in recovery. Responsible for liaison between the hospital and religious communities. Supports the hospital ministry of parish clergy with referrals, information and consultation. Represents the values of the religious communities to health care professionals and employees of the medical center.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S. or equivalent
• Religious: Ecclesiastical endorsement
• 1 unit of CPE accredited by ACPE. NACC units may be considered. (please list on your resume the number of CPE units you have)
• Communication & human relations skills
• Conflict & crisis management experience
• Small and large group leadership skills
• Available for on-call and varying shifts
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Nice To Haves

• R.C. Sister, Brother, Permanent Lay Deacon preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a person-centered ministry of pastoral care, counseling, consultation and sacraments for patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel
• Assist families with their needs in relation to the patient's illness
• Assist family members in understanding procedures surrounding a death and in contacting families or other significant persons
• Provide pastoral care services, consultation and short term counseling to patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel as assigned and in accordance with department policies
• Serve as message bearer between family and patient or family and medical staff during critical care/crises treatment
• Facilitate sacramental ministries such as Holy Communion, Baptism, Confession and Absolution, Sacrament of the Sick and such rites
• Respond to Medical emergencies, Deaths, Codes Blue , Rapid Response, Code triage and other emergencies as appropriate
• Provide pastoral consultation and support to hospital personnel experiencing the death of a patient or a critical incident in relation to patient, family or staff
• Facilitate decision making related to medical ethics through identification and clarification of ethical dilemmas
• Facilitate and encourages discussion and decision making related to medical-ethical dilemmas such as termination of treatment, organ donations, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, living wills and health care power of attorney, and ensures that religious/faith issues are addressed
• Provide consultation to members of the health care team to aid in assessing the role of a patient's faith perspective and faith community in recovery
• Responsible for liaison between the hospital and religious communities
• Supports the hospital ministry of parish clergy with referrals, information and consultation
• Represents the values of the religious communities to health care professionals and employees of the medical center

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level