Omaha, NE, 68182, USA
20 hours ago
Chaplain Associate
**Overview** CHI Health Lakeside is West Omahas only full-service hospital. We believe that patient-focused care heals the body mind and spirit of every person. Our campus is designed for patients and sets the tone for a comfortable less stressful hospital stay. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the world we provide a full range of services including: maternity cancer and surgery care as well as diagnostics and emergency services. **Responsibilities** + Provides pastoral/spiritual care to patients, loved ones, and staff. + Completes spiritual assessments and communicates with other care team members. Provides clinical documentation as required. + Responds to and initiates routine and emergency referrals in a timely manner. + Coordinates with the local religious community to ensure the patient’s/loved ones spiritual and/or sacramental needs are being met. + Coordinates spiritual/pastoral ministry and bereavement care for those approaching end of life and at death. + Provides blessing/ritual/prayer for pastoral support upon request. + Educates and assists patients with respect to Advance Directives as needed. **Qualifications** Required: -Pastoral ministry in an institutional setting. -Ability to relate well with employees at all levels of the organization. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Practices excellent active listening skills. -Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive information. -Accepting and understanding of diverse religious beliefs and practices. -Ability to deal with crisis situations and periodic exposure to secondary traumatic stress. -Ability to function as a member of pastoral care and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. -Proficiency of communication and information technology which includes basic computer and word processing skills, email, and use of the internet. Preferred: -Master’s degree or equivalency in theology, behavioral science, ministry or related field. -One to three years of pastoral ministry or related experience under institutional supervision. -Completion of one or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) -Bilingual **Pay Range** $19.68 - $27.06 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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