Staff Chaplain Ordained

Department:

11004 Non Enterprise Corporate - Chaplain

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Regular M-F 8 AM-5 PM biweekly with noon-8:30 PM on alternate weeks. Monthly 8:00 AM-8:00 PM Saturday shift with scheduling accommodations for a 40-hour week.

Pay Range

$26.10 - $39.15

Provides comprehensive spiritual care to patients, their loved ones, and medical center/clinic personnel. Participates in on-call, worship, advance directive and administrative call rotations as assigned. Functions as a colleague in ministry with Clinical Pastoral Education students at all levels.

Education / Experience:

• B.A. or B.S. degree from accredited college or university;
• M.Div. or equivalent theological degree from an ATS accredited Seminary, School of Divinity, or equivalent;
• minimum 4 units of Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. certified Clinical Pastoral Education.

Licensure, Certification and / or Registration: Eligible for certification as Board Certified Chaplain by the Association of Professional Chaplains, with completed board certification preferred.

Essential Functions:

1. Performs daily pastoral visitation in assigned clinical areas; provides sacramental ministry as requested or deemed appropriate.

2. Ensures appropriate and timely response and follow-up to all referrals.

3. Works with Health Care Liaison to co-ordinate ministries between community clergy and hospitalized members of their congregations.

4. Provides in-service education and spiritual support groups in assigned clinical areas in consultation with Associate Director for Clinical Services.

5. Enters appropriate notes in patient record in a timely fashion; maintains and submits required statistical data.

6. Participates in regular departmental and supervisory meetings.

7. Contributes to the provision of excellent patient-centered care as a member of the health care team.

8. Participates in on-call and worship rotations as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications: Ordination or commission to function from recognized denomination /ecclesiastical authority, and in good standing with same; faith group endorsement; ability to work collegially with multiple-staff team; commitment to the mission of the department and division.

Work Environment: Regular contact with persons in a wide variety of crisis situations, and under significant emotional stress; on-call as scheduled; may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases; may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens; protective equipment as directed by medical personnel when visiting designated patients; frequent exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements.

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

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