Department
- 11000
- Carolinas
- Medical
- Center -
- Mission and
- Spiritual
- Care
- Status:
- Part time
- Benefits
- Eligible:
- Yes
- Hours
- Per
- Week: 20
- Schedule
- Details/Additional
- Information:
- This is a
- PRN
- Chaplain position
- Pay
- Range: $28.55 - $42.85
- Major
- Responsibilities: Delivers wholistic ministry of spiritual care for patients, families, team members and physicians. Provides spiritual care, consultation and short-term counseling to patients, families, physicians, and team members as assigned and in accordance with site and system policies, facilitates sacramental ministries. Responds to codes, emergencies and/or crises. Assists families with their needs in relation to the patient’s illness so they can provide supportive care to the patient: assists family members in understanding procedures surrounding a death and in contacting families or other significant persons. Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives. Participates in the life and work of the department and patient service area to assure integrated efficient services; participates in providing overall site coverage, including weekends and holidays, conducts services as scheduled; serves on department, site, or system committees as assigned. Participates in patient care planning, interdisciplinary team activities and development, staff and patient directed support groups, orients new team members; participate in grand rounds, case conferences, team meetings, identifying resolving ethical dilemmas in assigned areas. Provides consultation to team members to assess the role of a patient’s faith in recovery. Represents the values of the religious communities to health care professionals and hospital associates. Collaborates with the clinical pastoral education program by mentoring and/or orienting students as assigned and providing feedback to CPE Supervisor regarding student performance and educational needs. Supports and interprets the mission and values of Advocate Aurora Health in clinical and departmental responsibilities and team member engagement. Supports the hospital ministry of parish clergy through referrals, consultation and education. Participates in educational initiatives and support groups for patients and families, team members, community and faith groups; provides spiritual health education, crisis support and debriefings. Maintains good standing and ecclesiastical endorsement through active participation in the life and work of one’s faith group. Education & Experience Required Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university. Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent master's degree program. If using an equivalent degree, a letter from a certification agency (APC, NACC, ACPE, or NAJC) is required confirming theological education standards for certification have been met. Four (4) successfully completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Ecclesiastical endorsement from their religious faith community. Member in good standing with their sponsoring faith community. 1–3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience. Certification Requirements Board certification obtained within 18 months of hire.
- Candidate for certification with one of the following organizations: Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)
- National
- Association of
- Jewish
- Chaplains (NAJC)
- 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
- Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
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.
