Chaplain Associate
The posted compensation range of $19.68 - $27.06 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island Neb. in 1887. Today our hospital is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and more than 1100 employees working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home where they can be supported by their family friends and community.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
The Chaplain nurtures the healing ministry of the Church and contributes to the creation of healthier communities by delivering pastoral and spiritual care. Works closely with nursing, care management, physicians, palliative care, and other ancillary healthcare professionals. Collaborates with the Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education and students to provide learning experiences in pastoral services, where applicable. Partners with area clergy and ministers to facilitate the healing process. Other aspects of this role may include, but are not limited to the following: religious services, debriefing, and leading spirituality groups.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Provides pastoral/spiritual care to patients, loved ones, and staff.
- Completes spiritual assessments and develops plans of care. Communicates with other care team members. Provides clinical documentation as required.
- Provides site orientation, mentoring, and support to CPE Residents and Interns as assigned.
- Responds to and initiates routine and emergency referrals in a timely manner.
- Coordinates with the local religious community to ensure the patient’s/loved ones spiritual and/or sacramental needs are met.
- Coordinates spiritual/pastoral ministry and bereavement care for those approaching end of life and at death.
- Participates in interdisciplinary meetings with other healthcare professionals as needed.
- Provides blessing/ritual/prayer for special events and day to day activities.
- Educates and assists patients with respect to Advance Directives
Qualifications
Required:
Pastoral ministry in an institutional setting.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree or equivalency in theology, behavioral science, ministry or related field.
One to three years of pastoral ministry or related experience under institutional supervision.
Completion of one or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Bilingual
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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