Job Description

Department:

11000 Carolinas Medical Center - Mission and Spiritual Care

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday 7p-9:30p

Tuesday 6p-8:30p

Saturday 8p-8:30p

Pay Range

$28.55 - $42.85Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for delivering a person-centered ministry of spiritual care, support, and sacraments for patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel.
1)Provides spiritual care services, consultation and support to patients, families, physicians, and hospital personnel as assigned and in accordance with department policies.
2)Facilitates sacramental ministries such as Holy Communion, Baptism, Confession and Absolution, Sacrament of the Sick and such rites.
3)Responds to Codes Yellow, Codes Blue, deaths and other emergencies or crises.
4)Provides spiritual care and support to hospital personnel experiencing the death of a patient or a critical incident in relation to patient, family or staff.
5)May assist families with their needs in relation to the patient's health care needs so they are enabled to provide supportive care to the patient; assist family members in understanding procedures surrounding a death and in contacting family or significant persons.
6)Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives.
Assisting patients and families communicate wishes of care through Advance Directives. Identification of complex issues related to medical ethics through identification and clarification of ethical dilemmas.
1)Responds to requests and referrals for information and assistance with health care Advance Directives, such as Power of Attorney for Health Care.
2)Assists patients and families in completing Advance Directives and documenting them in the medical record.
3)Identifies complex issues related to medical ethics and refers to Senior Staff Chaplain or Medical Ethicist for assistance in follow up and resolution.
4)Collaborates with Senior Staff Chaplains in participating in patient advance care planning, patient family goals of care meetings, interdisciplinary team activities and development, staff and patient directed support groups.
Participation in the life and work of the Mission and Spiritual Care department to assure integrated efficient services.
1)Participates in providing overall site coverage.
2)Works shifts as needed to provide 24 hour per day coverage, including weekends and holidays.
3)Conducts chapel services and memorial services as scheduled.
4)Serves on department, site, or system committees as needed.
5)Submits required reports by the dates required.
Support of the Advocate Mission, Values and Philosophy in areas of clinical responsibilities.
1)Interprets the Advocate Mission, Values, and Philosophy in primary areas of assignment/specialization and assist managers in development of goals and objectives to enhance implementation.
2)Supports the hospital ministry of community clergy with referrals, information, education, counseling, and consultation.
3)Participates, where feasible, in community clergy associations.
4)Serves, when possible, as guest speaker at area houses of worship.
5)Serves as resource to clergy, houses of worship, and community groups to enhance hospital community liaisons.
Maintain good standing and ecclesiastical endorsement through active participation in the life and work of the faith community.
Education/Experience Required:
BA or BS in an accredited college or university. Master of Divinity or equivalent Master's program. If equivalency, a letter is required from a certification agency (APC, NACC, ACPE, NAJC) stating that the theological education standards for certification have been met. Four successfully completed units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Ecclesiastical endorsement from his/her religious faith community. Member in good standing with his/her sponsoring faith community. 1-3 years of clinical chaplaincy experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Good communication skills. Time management skills. Ability to understand and facilitate group process. Ability to work with multidisciplinary team. Therapeutic communication skills. Demonstrated problem solving abilities. Demonstrated group process skills and leadership. The ability to use word processing and learn basic computer programs. Ability to communicate effectively in English as related to the performance of the essential job activities outlined.
Board certification obtained within 18 months of hire. Candidate for certification in Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or National Association of Jewish Chaplains.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate 24 hour on-call coverage including evening and night shifts. Ability to work designated shifts, weekends, and holidays. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. May be in contact with aggressive or agitated patients. Knowledge of techniques to manage patients is a must. May be involved in restraining patients. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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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 Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.