ASSOCIATE, STAFF CHAPLAIN - PART-TIME

Shift:Various shift / PRN
Department: Pastoral Care
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $23.20 - Flat PRN rate

* Shift Differentials:

o Additional $1.75 per hour for evening shifts

o Additional $2.75 per hour for night shifts

o Additional $2.00 per hour for weekend shifts

o Additional $3.75 per hour for weekend evening shifts

o Additional $4.75 per hour for weekend night shifts

* On Call Pay: $2.00 per hour

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, dedicated individual to join our team as an Associate, Staff Chaplain. If you are someone who is deeply committed to providing spiritual care and support during critical moments, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients, families, and staff. We seek a team player who is sensitive to the diverse spiritual needs of others and can offer comfort and guidance during times of crisis. The ideal candidate will bring a calm, empathetic presence and collaborate seamlessly with medical professionals to ensure holistic patient care. If you have a strong foundation in theology, and a passion for supporting individuals in their spiritual journey, we would love to have you as part of our team. Join us in delivering compassionate care where it matters most.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

* Respond to referrals of admitted patients/families, assess their spiritual needs, and provide spiritual care and counseling accordingly. Provide crisis intervention services to patients/families in all health care system facilities as requested.

* Function as a cohesive member of the spiritual care team, providing spiritual care services for patients of other chaplains as needed. Work collaboratively with medical treatment teams. Serve as On-Call Chaplain for medical and spiritual emergencies.

* Act as liaison between hospital staff, patients/family/friends of the patient during periods of crisis, such as critical illness.

* Contact the patient's faith leader at the patient's request. Coordinate spiritual care activities with other health care disciplines to avoid interrupting medical care and to ensure spiritual support for the patient.

* Perform religious rites or arrange for appropriate religious leaders to do so, as requested by the patient or family. Provide interdenominational worship services as needed and schedule chapel functions, including visiting clergy.

* Document spiritual care services provided in the electronic medical record as defined in department policies.

* Attend patient conferences as requested.

* May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in divinity, theology, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's degree in divinity, theology or a related field.

* One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from a recognized CPE program.

* Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. This role may also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.