Chaplain Resident - Spiritual Care at Carle Health

Normal, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Spiritual care, Pastoral counseling, Crisis intervention, Sacramental ministry, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient advocacy, Stress management, Ethical consultation, Advance directives, Theological reflection, Healthcare ministry, Interfaith support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview To provide spiritual care, support, and counseling to patients, families, team members, and physicians in an ecumenical and interfaith environment, while undertaking a program of pastoral education in healthcare ministry consistent with the Standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Qualifications Certifications: , Education: , Work Experience: Ministry Responsibilities Provide routine and crisis spiritual care, consultation, short-term counseling, and pre-surgery visits to patients, families, physicians and/or team members as assigned and in accordance with department policies. Is on-call and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as assigned. Provide consultation to members of the health care team to aid in assessing the role of a patients faith perspective in their healing. Participate, as assigned, in patient care planning, interdisciplinary team activities and development; staff- and patient-directed support groups, and orientation of new team members. Assist families with their needs in relation to the patients illness so they are enabled to provide supportive care to the patient. Assist family members in understanding procedures surrounding a death and in contacting families or other significant persons. Serve as non-medical message bearer between family and patient or family and medical staff during critical care/crises treatment. Facilitate sacramental ministries such as holy communion, baptism, confession and absolution, sacrament of the sick and such other rites. Provide spiritual consultation, crisis intervention, stress management consultation and support to hospital personnel experiencing the death of a patient and/or critical incidents in relation to patients, family, or staff. Provide leadership for regular worship services and other special services as assigned. Participate, as assigned, in spirituality and support groups for patients and families and/or the interdisciplinary team. Administer advance directives throughout the medical center. Write, submit and present process reflections, verbatims, theological reflections and other presentations as assigned. Facilitate and encourage discussion and decision making related to medical-ethical dilemmas such as termination of treatment, living will and durable power of attorney, organ donation, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, as indicated. Ensure that religion/faith issues are addressed. Represent the values of the religious communities to health care professionals and hospital associates. Identify and clarify ethical dilemmas through attendance and participation at grand rounds, case conferences, team meetings, conferences, etc. in the primary specialty area to which assigned. Provide consultation to members of the health care team to aid in assessing the role of a patients faith perspective and faith community related to ethical issues. Support the hospital ministry of religious leaders with referrals, information, education, counseling and consultation. Serve as resource to religious leaders, faith communities, and other community groups to enhance hospital community liaisons. Represent the values of the religious communities to health care professionals and employees of the medical center. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $21.15per hour - $21.15per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual care, counseling, and crisis intervention to patients, families, and staff within an interfaith healthcare environment. Facilitate sacramental ministries and assist the interdisciplinary team in addressing the spiritual and ethical dimensions of patient care.