Resident Chaplain at Adventist Health

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Spiritual Support, Pastoral Care, Communication, Crisis Management, Confidentiality, Cultural Sensitivity, Religious Services, Team Collaboration, Patient Care, Emotional Support, Diversity Awareness, Training, Compassion, Active Listening, Conflict Resolution, Community Engagement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work. Job Summary: Works under seasoned chaplain in offering spiritual support to patients, families and hospital staff. Respects the dignity and faith traditions of each individual. Guides and directs the institution's spiritual climate. Bases pastoral care ministry on an inclusive basis, open to persons of all religious and non-religious traditions. Facilitates communication between patients and faith communities. Actively enrolled in AH-approved Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program. 4.0 units completed in one year. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's degree in theology, spirituality, pastoral ministry or equivalent subject matter accredited from a US Department of Education Approved Organization: Required Completed or enrolled in a Clinical Pastoral Education program recognized by ACPE or CPSP: Required Ministry related experience: Preferred Active engagement toward obtaining Commissioned Minister License or Credential with accredited Seventh-day Adventist Church: Required Board certified through APC, ACI or CPSP within five years of hire: Required Essential Functions: Provides pastoral care services to patients in various situations, like those undergoing surgical procedures, facing end of life issues or involved in traumatic accidents. Provides comfort and support to patient families and friends. Provides calming support to angry or distraught family members and friends. Responds to urgent situations, including medical emergencies (Code Blue) and deaths, at the request of administrative coordinators, nurses and family. Maintains medical and personal patient information confidential. Works with individuals from diverse economic, cultural, racial and religious backgrounds. Works with hospital staff to enhance sensitivity about spiritual concerns for patients and families experiencing terminal illness and loss. Conducts religious services in the hospital chapel. Accountable to the hospital mission and core values as well as Adventist Health mission, vision and core values. Works with a CPE supervisor who will recommend their next level of training. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Responsibilities

The Resident Chaplain provides spiritual support to patients, families, and hospital staff while respecting individual dignity and faith traditions. They facilitate communication between patients and faith communities and conduct religious services in the hospital chapel.