Chaplain II

Sutter Health • Sacramento, CA

24d • $47 - $65

About The Position

Competently assesses, coordinates, and evaluates the spiritual needs of patients and families and provides direct spiritual care in coordination with the patient care team. Develops, documents, and delivers a spiritual care plan. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family or support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Provides worship services, memorials, and support groups for staff as requested.

Requirements

• 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 prioritizing assignments, following standardized procedures, achieving objectives, and meeting deadlines.
• 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 amid 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 a spiritual care plan.
• Maintain collaborative relationships among patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
• Adhere to 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 each patient's protected health information.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level