Staff Chaplain-Atrium Health CMC-FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

1d • $29 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for delivering a person-centered ministry of spiritual care, support, and sacraments for patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel. 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. Participation in the life and work of the Mission and Spiritual Care department to assure integrated efficient services. 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. Support of the Advocate Mission, Values and Philosophy in areas of clinical responsibilities. 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.

Requirements

• BA or BS from an accredited college or university
• Master of Divinity or equivalent master’s program
• If equivalent, a letter is required from a certification agency (APC, NACC, ACPE, or NAJC) confirming that theological education standards for certification have been met
• Four successfully completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from the candidate’s religious faith community
• Member in good standing with the sponsoring faith community
• 1–3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to understand and facilitate group processes
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Therapeutic communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated group process skills and leadership
• Ability to use word processing software and learn basic computer programs
• Ability to communicate effectively in English as required to perform essential job functions
• Board certification obtained within 18 months of hire
• Candidate for certification through one of the following: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)
• Ability to work flexible hours to support 24-hour on-call coverage, including evenings and night shifts
• Ability to work designated shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment
• Knowledge of techniques to manage patients is required
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
• For patient lifts exceeding 35 pounds, or when the patient is unable to assist: Patient handling equipment must be used At least one additional associate should assist, when available Unique patient lifting or movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Responsibilities

• Delivering a person-centered ministry of spiritual care, support, and sacraments for patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel.
• Providing spiritual care services, consultation and support to patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel as assigned and in accordance with department policies.
• Facilitating sacramental ministries such as Holy Communion, Baptism, Confession and Absolution, Sacrament of the Sick and such rites.
• Responding to Codes Yellow, Codes Blue, deaths and other emergencies or crises.
• Providing spiritual care and support to hospital personnel experiencing the death of a patient or a critical incident in relation to patient, family or staff.
• Assisting 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.
• Promoting 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.
• Responding to requests and referrals for information and assistance with health care Advance Directives, such as Power of Attorney for Health Care.
• Assisting patients and families in completing Advance Directives and documenting them in the medical record.
• Identifying complex issues related to medical ethics and refers to Senior Staff Chaplain or Medical Ethicist for assistance in follow up and resolution.
• Collaborating 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.
• Participating in the life and work of the Mission and Spiritual Care department to assure integrated efficient services.
• Participating in providing overall site coverage.
• Working shifts as needed to provide 24 hour per day coverage, including weekends and holidays.
• Conducting chapel services and memorial services as scheduled.
• Serving on department, site, or system committees as needed.
• Submitting required reports by the dates required.
• Supporting of the Advocate Mission, Values and Philosophy in areas of clinical responsibilities.
• Interpreting the Advocate Mission, Values, and Philosophy in primary areas of assignment/specialization and assist managers in development of goals and objectives to enhance implementation.
• Supporting the hospital ministry of community clergy with referrals, information, education, counseling, and consultation.
• Participating, where feasible, in community clergy associations.
• Serving, when possible, as guest speaker at area houses of worship.
• Serving as resource to clergy, houses of worship, and community groups to enhance hospital community liaisons.
• Maintaining good standing and ecclesiastical endorsement through active participation in the life and work of the faith community.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level