Chaplain, Spiritual Services, Per Diem

Hourly Pay Range:

Chaplain, Per Diem

Position Highlights:

• Position: Chaplain, Per Diem
• Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL.
• Part Time: Per Diem
• Hours: Hours vary upon the need of the department

What you will do:

Reporting through the assigned Care Coordination Division leader, provides leadership in the delivery of spiritual care to patients, families and staff within assigned departments. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and community clergy as needed, plans and provides spiritual care to patients based on assessed needs.

Educates, advises and assists patients, families and staff with completion of Advance Directives, Surrogacy and DNR forms. Assists families and staff in completing decedent paperwork, as per policy. Develops programs for assigned areas and NCH staff to increase knowledge of spiritual care and provides supports through educational opportunities, debriefings, crisis intervention, spiritual counseling, and grief support. Maintains Standards for Professional Chaplaincy Practice and Code of Ethics as outlined by the Association for Professional Chaplains.

• The Per Diem Chaplain possesses the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population served. This includes knowledge of the physical, psychological, emotional, and relevant life stage needs of patients served.
• In accordance with departmental policies delivers timely, person-centered spiritual/religious/emotional care to patients, their families, and staff. This includes but is not limited to needs for spiritual care, crisis response and support, prayer, end of life care, sacramental resources, grief support, ethical concerns, advance care planning, and interdisciplinary care.
  • Serves as a backup to the Staff Chaplains and Resident Chaplains as needed to maintain 24/7 Spiritual Care department staffing and hospital coverage.
  • Triages and manages multiple requests effectively.
• Engages in evidence informed, spiritual assessment.
• Develops, documents, and implements a plan of care which may include connecting care recipient(s) with appropriate community resources.
• Partners with community clergy concerning patient and family religious needs.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting safety issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives.
• Identifies issues related to medical ethics and refers to available resources for assistance in follow up and resolution.
• Engages in regular, purposeful rounding.
• Partners with interdisciplinary staff, Patient Experience staff, and Employee Support Coordinators so as to promote excellent patient, family, and staff care.
• Assists patients and families with Advance Care Planning, completing Advance Directives such as Power of Attorney for Healthcare, and documenting them in the electronic health record.
• Participates in the life and work of the Spiritual Care Department to ensure integrated, effective services.
• Works shifts to support 24 hour per day coverage, including weekends, overnights, and holidays.
• Participates in staff meetings and regular professional development activities.
• Documents and reports on spiritual care visits as required.
• Participates in hospital or regional wide activities and events.
• Adheres to the Code of Ethics of APC or NACC or NAJC.
• Adheres to departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment. Attends all mandatory in-service safety programs.
• Maintains a collaborative, collegial relationship with the South Region Spiritual Care Manager, ACPE Educator, department residents, and staff.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Certification: 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education from an accredited Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Center required, 2 units preferred
• Experience: 1 year of theological education preferred, Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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