Pediatric Chaplain @ Advocate Health Care

Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)

Department:

11015 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Chaplain Services: Frontline

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Sunday – Thursday.

Sunday 10am – 6pm

Mon – Thurs 12pm – 8pm.

Must also work one weekend shift per month, variable shift.

Pay Range

$26.10 - $39.15

Education/Experience Required:

Master of Divinity, Four units of CPE from an accredited ACPE site. A letter of ecclesiastical endorsement from their faith community. If the letter is not present, it must be obtained by the chaplain within one year of date of hire. Certification from a professional chaplaincy agency (APC, NACC, ACPE, NAJC).

++may be hired provisionally with the understanding that certification must be completed within eighteen months of their date of hire .++

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Minimum typing skills and ability to navigate computers for electronic charting

Major Responsibilities:
Deliverance of a wholistic ministry of pastoral care and sacraments for patients, families, physicians and associates.
6)Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives.

1)Provides pastoral care services, consultation and short term counseling to patients, families, physicians, and associates as assigned and in accordance with department policies.

2)Provides or facilitates sacramental ministries.

3)Responds to codes and other emergencies or crises.

4)Provides consultation to members of the health care team to aid in assessing the role of a patient’s faith perspective and faith community in recovery.

5)Assists families with their needs in relation to the patience’s illness so they are enabled to provide supportive care to the patient: assists family members in understanding procedures surrounding a death and in contacting families or other significant persons.

Participation in the life and work of the department to assure integrated efficient services.
4)Serves on department, site, or system committees as needed.

5)Submits required reports by the dates required.

1)Participates in providing overall site coverage.

2)Works shifts as needed to provide 24 hour per day coverage, including weekends and holidays.

3)Conducts chapel services and memorial services as scheduled.

Participation in grand rounds, case conferences, teams meetings, identifying resolving ethical dilemmas in assigned areas.
3)Facilitates and encourages discussion and decision making related to medical-ethical dilemmas, such as, termination of treatment, organ donations, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, living wills and durable power of attorney, and ensures that religious/faith issues are addressed.

4)Represents the values of the religious communities to health care professionals and hospital associates.

1)Participates in patient care planning, interdisciplinary team activities and development, staff and patient directed support groups, orients new team members.

2)Conducts or participates in support groups for patients and families and/or the interdisciplinary team.

Support of the Advocate mission, values and philosophy in areas of clinical responsibilities.
1)Interprets the Advocate mission and philosophy in primary areas of assignment/specialization and assist managers in development of goals and objectives to enhance implementation.

2)Supports the hospital ministry of parish clergy with referrals, information, education, counseling, and consultation.

3)Participates, where feasible, in community clergy associations.

4)Serves, when possible, as guest pastor of area churches.

5)Serves as resource to clergy, churches and community groups to enhance hospital community liaisons.

Participation in educational initiatives and support groups for patients and families, hospital staff, community and church groups.
1)Provides educational opportunities relating to health care concerns in their area of specialization to physicians, interdisciplinary team members, pastoral care colleagues and students, clergy, church and community groups.

2)Facilitates and/or speaks at support groups at the hospital and in the community.

3)Participates in critical incident stress management sessions, debriefings and staff support sessions.

Maintenance of good standing and ecclesiastical endorsement through active participation in the life and work of one’s faith group.
1)Participates in mandatory faith group retreats and meetings.

2)Complies with faith group requirements to maintain endorsement.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Strong communication and human relation skills. Conflict and crisis management experience. Small and large group leadership skills. Available for on-call, varying shifts and weekend worship. 50 hours of work related Continuing Education must be submitted to the immediate supervisor each year at the time of chaplain's annual performance review.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

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

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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