Chaplain - Pediatrics: Part Time

University Hospitals•Beachwood, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain role within the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues. We currently offer an opportunity for a Part Time, Days, Chaplain to support seriously ill pediatric patients and their families in Cleveland. This Chaplain role is a clinical service for the pediatric palliative care unit, providing last rights, end of life support and family services during profoundly challenging life events for our pediatric patients and families, located in our Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.

Requirements

Master's Degree Related Field of Study from accredited theological seminary (Required)
Completion of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (Required)
Ecclesiastical Endorsement or Ordination/Commissioning (Required)
Working knowledge of Windows Operating System
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Documents all visits and calls in the electronic medical record within the appropriate timeframe
Crisis intervention, spiritual care, spiritual assessment, problem solving, critical thinking
Ability to provide spiritual leadership and consultation in a high stress environment; work with all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Certified Chaplain by the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) through the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or a similar group with the goal of obtaining certification (Preferred within 2 Years)
3+ years’ experience providing spiritual care in clinical hospital setting (Preferred)
Experience with end-of-life, trauma, bereavement, pediatric or adult care (Preferred)
Previous work with seriously ill pediatric patients is highly preferred.
It is highly preferred that the Chaplain be certified by the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) through the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or a similar group.

Responsibilities

Provide effective spiritual support that contributes to the wellbeing of each patient, family member, visitor, volunteer, or employee
Acts as an integral part of the health care team, including interacting with nursing, medical, and support staff to ensure that the appropriate levels of service are met/delivered in a timely manner.
Provide spiritual care that respects diversity, relative to differences in race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, philosophies, religious perspectives etc.
Advocate for patients by educating staff about specific religious, spiritual or cultural needs and issues of patients and families which affect their care and treatment.
Appropriate use of one’s professional authority as a chaplain.
Establish trusted spiritual care relationships with empathy, openness, and respect
Assists with the planning/implementation of services that provide spiritual support to the organization and community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.