What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Chaplain, Per Diem/On Call, The Dalles Hospital position at Adventist Health?
Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect.
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Job Summary:
Provides spiritual counseling, support and care in line with beliefs and desires of patients, family members and interdisciplinary team members in times of spiritual distress or crisis.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in theology, spirituality, pastoral ministry or equivalent subject matter: Required
- Master of Divinity degree or equivalent: Preferred
- Ecclesiastical endorsement from the chaplain’s respective denomination or faith tradition: Required
Essential Functions:
- Provides pastoral care services on an on-call basis for patients in various situations, such as those undergoing surgical procedures, facing end-of-life issues and following traumatic accidents.
- Provides comfort and support for patient family members and friends.
- Responds to requests for pastoral care in a timely manner.
- Ensures the religious and spiritual needs of patients and their loved ones are met. Acts as a spiritual resource for staff.
- Accountable to the organizational mission, core vision and values.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
