Chaplain

UnityPoint Health • Waterloo, IA

80d

About The Position

The chaplain provides spiritual care for patients and families through direct visits. Spiritual care is also provided through regular contact with hospital team members and regular consultation with nursing, social services, and medical staff. The chaplain serves as contact with visiting clergy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with additional theological education; Seminary degree or equivalent preferred
• Successful completion of at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) as evidenced by Certificate of Completion
• Ecclesiastical endorsement
• Demonstrable pastoral ministry, hospital/healthcare ministry, or institutional chaplaincy

Responsibilities

• Deliver spiritual care to patients and families, including documentation of care provided
• Interact and coordinate with visiting clergy when applicable
• Participate fully and respectfully in patient care conferences as a member of the care team, collaborating with other care team members for the benefit of patients and families
• Deliver spiritual care to team members
• Consistently utilize a holistic approach to care, considering physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and relational needs

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree