Chaplain- Atrium Health Mercy-PT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain is responsible for delivering a person-centered ministry of spiritual care, support, and sacraments for patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel. This role involves providing spiritual care services, facilitating sacramental ministries, responding to emergencies, and offering support during critical incidents. The Chaplain also assists families with end-of-life needs, promotes patient safety, and helps with Advance Directives and medical ethics consultations. Additionally, the Chaplain participates in the department's life and work to ensure integrated services, supports the Advocate Mission, Values, and Philosophy, and maintains good standing with their faith community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent master's degree program
• If using an equivalent degree, a letter from a certification agency (APC, NACC, ACPE, or NAJC) is required, confirming that theological education standards for certification have been met
• Four successfully completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from the applicant's religious faith community
• Member in good standing with their sponsoring faith community
• 1–3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience
• Eligible for or pursuing professional chaplain certification (if applicable per organizational requirements)
• Good communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to understand and facilitate group process.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary team.
• Therapeutic communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrated group process skills and leadership.
• The ability to use word processing and learn basic computer programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to the performance of the essential job activities outlined.
• Board certification obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Candidate for certification in Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or National Association of Jewish Chaplains.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate 24 hour on-call coverage including evening and night shifts.
• Ability to work designated shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.
• May be in contact with aggressive or agitated patients. Knowledge of techniques to manage patients is a must.
• May be involved in restraining patients.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification obtained within 18 months of hire.
• Candidate for certification in Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or National Association of Jewish Chaplains.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual care services, consultation and support to patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel as assigned and in accordance with department policies.
• Facilitates sacramental ministries such as Holy Communion, Baptism, Confession and Absolution, Sacrament of the Sick and such rites.
• Responds to Codes Yellow, Codes Blue, deaths and other emergencies or crises.
• Provides spiritual care and support to hospital personnel experiencing the death of a patient or a critical incident in relation to patient, family or staff.
• May assist families with their needs in relation to the patient's health care needs so they are enabled to provide supportive care to the patient; assist family members in understanding procedures surrounding a death and in contacting family or significant persons.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives.
• Assisting patients and families communicate wishes of care through Advance Directives.
• Identification of complex issues related to medical ethics through identification and clarification of ethical dilemmas.
• Responds to requests and referrals for information and assistance with health care Advance Directives, such as Power of Attorney for Health Care.
• Assists patients and families in completing Advance Directives and documenting them in the medical record.
• Identifies complex issues related to medical ethics and refers to Senior Staff Chaplain or Medical Ethicist for assistance in follow up and resolution.
• Collaborates with Senior Staff Chaplains in participating in patient advance care planning, patient family goals of care meetings, interdisciplinary team activities and development, staff and patient directed support groups.
• Participates in providing overall site coverage.
• Works shifts as needed to provide 24 hour per day coverage, including weekends and holidays.
• Conducts chapel services and memorial services as scheduled.
• Serves on department, site, or system committees as needed.
• Submits required reports by the dates required.
• Interprets the Advocate Mission, Values, and Philosophy in primary areas of assignment/specialization and assist managers in development of goals and objectives to enhance implementation.
• Supports the hospital ministry of community clergy with referrals, information, education, counseling, and consultation.
• Participates, where feasible, in community clergy associations.
• Serves, when possible, as guest speaker at area houses of worship.
• Serves as resource to clergy, houses of worship, and community groups to enhance hospital community liaisons.
• Maintain good standing and ecclesiastical endorsement through active participation in the life and work of the faith community.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level