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Chaplain Associate

CHI Health Saint Francis Grand Island, Nebraska
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The posted compensation range of $19.68 - $27.06 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-359562 Employment Type PRN Department Chaplaincy Services & Pastoral Care Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Day Weekly Schedule On Call Remote No Category Pastoral Care
Overview

CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island Neb. in 1887. Today our hospital is a regional referral center with more than 100 physicians and more than 1100 employees working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home where they can be supported by their family friends and community.


Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

The Chaplain nurtures the healing ministry of the Church and contributes to the creation of healthier communities by delivering pastoral and spiritual care. Works closely with nursing, care management, physicians, palliative care, and other ancillary healthcare professionals.  Collaborates with the Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education and students to provide learning experiences in pastoral services, where applicable.  Partners with area clergy and ministers to facilitate the healing process.  Other aspects of this role may include, but are not limited to the following:  religious services, debriefing, and leading spirituality groups.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  • Provides pastoral/spiritual care to patients, loved ones, and staff.
  • Completes spiritual assessments and develops plans of care. Communicates with other care team members.  Provides clinical documentation as required.
  • Provides site orientation, mentoring, and support to CPE Residents and Interns as assigned.
  • Responds to and initiates routine and emergency referrals in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates with the local religious community to ensure the patient’s/loved ones spiritual and/or sacramental needs are met.
  • Coordinates spiritual/pastoral ministry and bereavement care for those approaching end of life and at death.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary meetings with other healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Provides blessing/ritual/prayer for special events and day to day activities.
  • Educates and assists patients with respect to Advance Directives

Qualifications

Required:

Pastoral ministry in an institutional setting.  

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or equivalency in theology, behavioral science, ministry or related field.

One to three years of pastoral ministry or related experience under institutional supervision.

Completion of one or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Bilingual

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