Chaplain | PRN

Avera Health • Gregory, SD

102d • $21 - $33

About The Position

Accountable to minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of the patient/family/residents and staff. This role is responsible for collaborating with peers, fellow employees and leaders, using theological and clinical training to help patients, families, and staff members cope with illness, trauma, death, and loss more effectively. The Chaplain will assess the patient's spiritual practices/values and assist in accommodating and integrating these values into the patient's medical plan of care and will communicate the spiritual assessment results as needed to the patient's interdisciplinary health care team all while maintaining an atmosphere of Christian, patient centered care at Avera.

Requirements

• High School or GED Equivalent
• 1-3 years of pastoral experience
• Good standing in the church, denomination and/or religious order through ecclesiastical endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's in Theology, Religious Studies or related field.
• Association of Professional Chaplains (Board Certified Chaplain) - Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc.
• Clinical Pastoral Education - 1 Unit - Association of Pastoral Education.

Responsibilities

• Work with patients/families to understand implications of the suggested medical treatment plan in the framework of their spiritual beliefs.
• Support the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Available to consult and debrief with Avera departments, groups, and individual staff members in the event of unexpected or unsettling events.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary health care team and obtain pertinent information regarding the patient’s condition, family dynamics, and the health care teams’ understanding of the need for spiritual care.
• Plan, facilitate, coordinate, and deliver pastoral and spiritual care to patients, families and staff.
• Explore with the patient and family belief and meaning in illness and crisis situations.
• Gather and evaluate relevant data pertinent to the patient’s situation and/or bio-psycho-social-spiritual/religious health.
• Assist patients/families/staff in times of crisis, bereavement, and important end of life questions and decisions.
• Provide encouragement and support during illness, empowering patients to embrace their spiritual/religious strengths and inner resources for healing.
• Proficient in planning, facilitating, coordinating and delivering leadership of spirituality groups, ecumenical devotional services, family conferences, public prayers at Avera meetings.
• Serve as a liaison to Catholic Chaplains and community clergy.
• Document information in the electronic record that is relevant to the patient’s medical, psycho-social and spiritual/religious goals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $21.75 - $33.00 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a compassionate and supportive environment.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED