Sr Staff Chaplain

Department:

11015 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Chaplain Services: Frontline

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Rotate All Shifts. Primarily Day Shift

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of services to address the spiritual and human needs of patients, families and team members.  Assists department leadership in developing and implementing the goals of the department and PSA.  

• Oversees coordination of the day-to-day operations of the spiritual care department as assigned by the Manager, Director or VP of MSC, including: scheduling, selection, orientation and development of department members; participating in performance reviews; and representation of the department within the facility and PSA. 

• 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. 

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: