We're proud to share that St. Joseph Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington State by U.S. News & World Report.
In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
In this role, you will provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
Essential Duties Include:
Delivering direct spiritual care that is appropriate for the recipient’s spirituality, culture, religious preference and health status. Working closely with care managers, interdisciplinary care teams, social workers, nursing and medical staff to provide spiritual care insights. Completing required documentation;
providing direct spiritual consultation and spiritual and emotional support for staff experiencing work-related or personal stress, including being available for private conversations while respecting work schedules and locating private space for counseling; Collaborating with Clinical Pastoral Education students, volunteers, and local clergy to extend spiritual care services. Providing education and ethical consultation for patients, family, staff and volunteers; and adhering to and exhibiting CHI Franciscan Health’s Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.
As a Chaplain, you will most likely be assigned to service with specific service lines, however, may be temporarily assigned or reassigned at management's discretion.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience:
Incumbents must meet the educational requirements of the National Accreditation of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE), or National Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC) that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities. (Note: Each certifying body requires a unique Master’s degree; please refer to the specific association for most current requirements).
Licensure/Certification:
Currently certified as a Chaplain (by NACC, APC, APCE, NAJC, or equivalent certification).
Ecclesiastical endorsement is required.