11500 CHAPLAIN I

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11500 CHAPLAIN I','Part-time','Professional Non-Clinical','Oncall','Oncall','0','0','Occasional','Occasional','NEBRASKA-OMAHA-CUMC-BERGAN MERCY','','!*!CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 15 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. More than 12,000 employees comprise the workforce of this network that includes 2,820 licensed beds and serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools. In fiscal year 2014, the organization provided a combined $149.3 million in quantified community benefit including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With locations stretching from Kearney, Neb. to Missouri Valley, Iowa, the health network is the largest in Nebraska and serves residents of Nebraska and southwest Iowa. For more information, visit online at CHIhealth.com. 
 
Job Summary
 
This position contributes to the mission and vision of CHI Health by coordinating a comprehensive system for addressing the pastoral and spiritual needs of those served by CHI Health.  Facilitates the pastoral/spiritual care of those served by assuring the use of appropriate assessment and referral process, managing the care of persons to include collaboration with faith communities and application of a broad network of response options, serving as a resource to others on pastoral/spiritual health and coordinating volunteer pastoral visitors who assist in the pastoral care of patients.  Works in partnership and collaboration with local clergy and ministers in responding to the spiritual dimension of health and healing.  Adapts care delivery for age-specific needs of persons and to accommodate persons with physical disabilities, chronic disease, hearing and vision limitations, and memory/behavioral impairments.
 
Essential Duties
 


Provides pastoral care to patients and their families according to the Standards and Competencies for Professional Chaplains.    
 

Receives and responds to patient/family referrals from other members of the healthcare team.
 

Plans and conducts religious services and programs.
 

Conducts assessments with patients to develop a pastoral plan of care, engages in stated interventions, and necessary evaluations.  Provides professional documentation as required by Standards.
 

Protects patient confidentiality always.
 

Provides pastoral consultation to employees, physicians, volunteers, and students when indicated.     
 

Recruits, trains, mentors, and provides daily oversight to Volunteer Pastoral Visitors.
 

Coordinates the ministry of prayer and appropriate rituals with patients, families, and staff, and partners with local church/congregation leaders whenever possible.  Provides services according to age specific needs, physical disabilities, and memory/behavioral impairment of patients.
 

Coordinates spiritual/pastoral ministry for those at the End of Life according to departmental protocol.
 



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QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Experience
 
Past experience in a pastoral or ministry field preferred.  Experience in community based models of health care, incorporation of integrative therapies for healing and demonstrated success in facilitating comprehensive response plans for pastoral/spiritual care of persons preferred.
 
Education/Licensure
 
Required:  Advanced course work or equivalency in theology, behavioral science, ministry or  related field.  Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Board Certified Chaplain with Certification by NACC or APC within 36 months of hire.
 
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
 
Excellent interpersonal skills required.  Understanding of the grief process, crisis intervention and interpersonal dynamics required.  Ability to conduct assessments, document plan of care, provide services and evaluate patients’ spiritual needs required.  Good working skills and public speaking ability.  Job requires continuous reading skills, verbal and written communication skills including computer skills.
 ','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0139293','CHI Health','11500 CHAPLAIN I

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