Associate Chaplain - Casual, On-call

Schedule: PRN, On-call overnight, weekends and holidays, day shifts as needed At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview As part of Children's Nebraska Spiritual Care team, an Associate Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and team members. In this role, an Associate Chaplain will collaborate closely with hospital team members while providing essential care to patients and families in crisis. To achieve this, close supervision and training will be provided by skilled, experienced Chaplains and Supervisor allowing for professional growth. Essential Functions

• Under supervision and direction, provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and team members. Facilitates or performs religious rituals as requested. Acts as a contact to community clergy according to family request and need. Completes documentation in Electronic Medical Record, which is reviewed by Department Supervisor.
• Acts as a member of the hospital interdisciplinary teams providing patient care in assigned areas. Refers patients to other disciplines as needed. Consults Spiritual Care Supervisor or Chaplains for case reviews and direction as needed.
• Shares responsibility in providing 24-hour emergency coverage to the hospital. Answers stat pages within 2 minutes and responds to emergencies while on-call within 30 minutes. Maintains a flexible schedule and demonstrates a willingness to adjust time to meet patient needs. If needed, will consult Supervisor, Bereavement Coordinator, and Chaplains to provide guidance in complex patient care cases.
• Maintains professional standing and growth to refine the quality of care provided. Participates in mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor. Participates in personal faith tradition and maintains professional standing according to that system. Attends team meetings and contributes to the development of the mission of the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Department. Also, additional 1:1 supervision meetings are held as well as Supervisory review of case notes, care coordination, and hand-offs.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
• Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in religion, theology, ministry, or pastoral counseling from an accredited school Required and
• Master's Degree in religion, theology, ministry, or counseling from an accredited school Preferred and
• Minimum of 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Current standing in a religious tradition/denominational endorsement Required
• Experience in pediatrics Preferred
• Experience providing crisis intervention Preferred
• Experience working with and supporting families in a healthcare setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of human behavior
• Knowledge of faith development and religious theory
• Knowledge of the principles of pastoral care
• Ability to work with families and staff with diverse spiritual understandings and needs.
• Comfortable in and brings a calming presence to crisis situations.

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