Chaplain II
Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA
About The Position
The Chaplain II assesses, coordinates, and evaluates the spiritual needs of patients and families and provides direct spiritual care in coordination with the patient care team. The chaplain develops, documents, and delivers spiritual care plans, and fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. The role follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and relevant codes to support a quality, highly reliable patient experience. The chaplain also provides worship services, memorials, and staff support groups as requested.
Requirements
- A master's degree in divinity, a graduate-level theological degree from a CHEA-accredited organization, or an equivalent granted by the Association of Professional Chaplains.
- Four units of ACPE training.
- Two years of recent relevant experience.
- Board certification through APC, NACC, NAJC, or CASC within three years if hired after 01/01/2025.
- Knowledge of death, dying, grief, and bereavement processes.
- Knowledge of diverse religious practices and community resources.
- Written and verbal interpersonal skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines within standardized procedures.
- General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Assess, coordinate, and evaluate the spiritual needs of patients and families.
- Provide direct spiritual care in coordination with the patient care team.
- Develop, document, and deliver spiritual care plans.
- Maintain collaborative relationships among patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
- Follow hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes.
- Provide worship services, memorials, and support groups for staff as requested.
- Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
