Chaplain - Spiritual Services and Mission- Kettering - FT/Days

Kettering Health • Kettering, OH

107d

About The Position

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach. Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964. The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care. In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States. Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association. Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020. Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019). Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.

Requirements

• Master degree in the theological or pastoral field or equivalent.
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Ordination/licensure as minister in good standing with the SDA Church.
• Personal commitment to God.
• Personal integrity, emotional stability, sound physical health, and ability to work under stress.
• Ability to relate to persons of diverse religious, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to earn respect of nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Congregational pastoral experience preferred.
• Experience as a hospital chaplain preferred.
• Board certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, partners, and team members.
• Evaluate spiritual needs of patients and provide appropriate interventions.
• Foster a culture of trust and belonging within the hospital and healthcare team.
• Participate in outstanding customer service and maintain respectful relationships.
• Assess emotional and spiritual needs of staff and patients.
• Receive referrals and follow up within 24 hours.
• Develop a pastoral care plan with objectives, interventions, and outcomes.
• Manage on-call duty (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Recruit and manage volunteers.
• Conduct patient visitation to meet KH goals.
• Participate in patient care rounds.
• Communicate appropriate information to the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate staff on the role and function of the chaplain.
• Provide support to staff with compassion and effective leadership.
• Coordinate worship and religious services for special dates.
• Lead worship services and devotionals for staff.
• Provide grief and loss support to patients and staff.
• Be involved in the local Ministerial Association and/or a Service Club.
• Provide one-on-one Pastoral Counseling to staff.
• Lead and/or coordinate support groups.
• Lead and support families with End of Life issues, funeral and bereavement services.
• Manage the Care Ambassador program.
• Assist in the education of CPE residents and interns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees