Chaplain On-Call

Northwestern Medicine • Geneva, IL

101d • $28 - $28

About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Requirements

• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree in Theology, related field or advanced studies equivalent.
• Must be in good standing with his/her faith organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and in self-direction.

Nice To Haves

• Two to Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Masters degree in Divinity or related field.
• Two years of hospital related experience.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish preferred.
• Board Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides compassionate spiritual care to patients and families of all backgrounds through direct visitation, and by telephone, as needed.
• Conducts a spiritual assessment, provides appropriate interventions, and develops a care plan.
• Consults with the interdisciplinary team when making an assessment and coordinating the plan of care.
• Facilitates meaning-making conversations, inclusive of, but not limited to, suffering, grief, and loss.
• Documents all patient/family encounters in the medical record.
• Incorporates the patient's support network, i.e., family, friends, religious community, etc., when appropriate and possible.
• Guides advance care planning conversations and supports patients to apply their values in decision-making.
• Serves as a resource to staff regarding advance directives and ethical issues.
• Provides supportive care to staff via one-on-one consultation and group debriefings.
• Contributes to a culture of safety by utilizing safety tools and being alert to practices and processes that could benefit from quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides for the sacramental needs of patients, family members, and staff.
• Officiates services and ceremonies for patients, family members, and staff as appropriate and upon request.
• Creatively uses rituals and blessings with hospital staff to mark transitions and honor the sacredness of the work.
• Participates in the development and delivery of Spiritual Care programs for staff, students, and the community.
• Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team, advocating for patient wishes and wholeness.
• Triages and prioritizes caseload using assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Actively partners with clinical staff to identify spiritual care consults and referral opportunities.
• Able to establish and maintain healthy, positive relationships with the Spiritual Care team.
• Communicates in a timely, informed, and respectful manner with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
• Educates staff regarding the role of the chaplain, as well as the practices and policies of the Spiritual Care Department.
• Empowers and trains clinical staff to recognize and provide a supportive presence in responding to spiritual and emotional needs.
• Makes efforts to alleviate staffing demands by demonstrating flexibility with clinical assignments and work schedules.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• Lifecycle benefits
• Flexible work options
• Reimbursable Well-Being Fund
• Total Rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees