Provides spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients and their families while developing and implementing spiritual plans of care. Facilitates end-of-life planning and serves as a liaison between the patient and their local faith community.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, or Religious Studies and at least two units of CPE accredited by ACPE. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain endorsement from their religious authority.
Information: Full time, travel required Pay Range $28.55 - $42.85
Major
Responsibilities: Provides initial assessment of existing spiritual resources and preferences of patients. Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families. In conformance with the patient's faith and expressed desire, pastoral care services of counseling, sacraments, and support will be available. Responsible for development of a spiritual plan of care reflecting problems, interventions, and outcome goals. Implements the plan of care in conjunction with the hospice interdisciplinary team and according to hospice specific protocols and measures. Serves as liaison for the hospice patient and their local faith community. Facilitates conversations specific to end-of-life planning including goals of care, funeral arrangements, and legacy work. Collaborates with hospice interdisciplinary team with referrals of patients who are in crisis situations. Participates in the QA/CQI process for Advocate Hospice. Responsible for achievement of agency, department and personal goals and objectives.
Licensure,
Registration and/or
Certification
Required: A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Education/Experience
Required: Master's Degree in Theology, or Master's Degree in Divinity, or Master's Degree in Religious Studies. At least Two (2) units of CPE, accredited by ACPE; NACC units may be considered. 5 units preferred. In good standing with continued endorsement by the appropriate authority of his/her church or religious institute
Knowledge,
Skills &
Abilities
Required: A strong background in functional theology and the ability to apply this in a pastoral manner to individuals and families. Excellent communication skills with knowledge of counseling techniques. Ability to identify client’s needs with consideration to cultural, ethnic, religious, economic, and other diverse backgrounds. Experience and compassion in ministering to people who are dying and their grieving families.
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Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Plans
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
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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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
