Children's National Medical Center
Staff Chaplain
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Staff Chaplain will provide Interfaith pastoral/spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in crisis situations when Hospital Staff Chaplain(s) are not available. Qualifications
Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED; religious training or education equivalent to a seminary/divinity school degree; preferably at the M.Div level (to be determined by the Senior Chaplain/Manager of Pastoral and Spiritual Care). Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or equivalent in terms of training expectations and objectives (to be determined by the Senior Chaplain/Manager of Pastoral and Spiritual Care). (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year; four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (1600 hours of training under supervision), preferably through an ACPE-accredited program or equivalent in terms of training expectations and objectives, completed satisfactorily. One year experience in pediatric chaplaincy (may be met through a CPER residency). (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Familiarity and comfort with various faith disciplines and communities. Skill in working respectfully in a multifaith/multicultural environment. Skill in working collaboratively with staff to ensure patient and family needs are met. Skill in working as a creative member of a team as well as self-supervise. Skill in accessing, developing, and making use of various religious and cultural resources. Ability to consult with others around complex situations. Ability to respond to any required need within 30 minutes. Functional Accountabilities
Interdisciplinary/Leadership
Ability to work as a cooperative member of the healthcare team through appropriate patient chart entries, use of common healthcare terminology, handwashing and other safety precautions, referrals, interdisciplinary conferences, and collegial relationships. Have knowledge and skill to serve as a resource in ethical decision making. Use skill to foster a spiritual dimension of care throughout the healthcare setting, consistent with appropriate accreditation standards. Awareness of, and commitment to, the overall mission of the healthcare setting and the role of pastoral/spiritual care in that mission. Use skill and judgment necessary to serve as a thoughtful member and spiritual/religious/cultural voice on committees within the healthcare setting and for the institution in the wider community. Administrative
Show adherence to all hospital and department requirements, policies and procedures. Use good stewardship of time, energy, physical, and financial resources. Communicate with members of the pastoral/spiritual care team for appropriate hand-off, resolution of all needs/issues. Maintain an appropriate schedule, responding to all requests in a timely manner, and engaging in professional communication. Report complex situations to the Senior Chaplain/Manager and all off-shift and/or on-call situations requiring follow up. Participate regularly in pastoral/spiritual care staff meetings and/or on-call chaplain in-service meetings. Report safety issues, conflicts, risk issues to the Senior Chaplain and appropriate entities within the healthcare setting. Maintain Pediatric Chaplain competencies and professional certification competencies through continuing education. Maintain appropriate data records. Work Environment
Keep the environment clean. Maintain files and papers in closed drawers and cabinets. Share in administrative work as appropriate. Show respect for individuals in a shared workspace. Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and uphold core principles of the organization. Commitment to diversity and value of cultural/ethnic differences. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior. Partner with all team members to achieve goals. Be receptive to others\' ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes. Make appropriate decisions with sound judgment. Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently. Seek less costly ways of doing things. Safety
Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Attend carefully to important details - Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance. Location and Scheduling
Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus); 111 Michigan Avenue NW; Washington, 20010 Job : Non-Clinical Professional Organization : Patient Services Position Status : R (Regular) - O PRN Shift : Variable Work Schedule : variable Job Posting : Oct 9, 2025, 3:19:27 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 52728 - 87859.2
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The Staff Chaplain will provide Interfaith pastoral/spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in crisis situations when Hospital Staff Chaplain(s) are not available. Qualifications
Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED; religious training or education equivalent to a seminary/divinity school degree; preferably at the M.Div level (to be determined by the Senior Chaplain/Manager of Pastoral and Spiritual Care). Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or equivalent in terms of training expectations and objectives (to be determined by the Senior Chaplain/Manager of Pastoral and Spiritual Care). (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year; four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (1600 hours of training under supervision), preferably through an ACPE-accredited program or equivalent in terms of training expectations and objectives, completed satisfactorily. One year experience in pediatric chaplaincy (may be met through a CPER residency). (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Familiarity and comfort with various faith disciplines and communities. Skill in working respectfully in a multifaith/multicultural environment. Skill in working collaboratively with staff to ensure patient and family needs are met. Skill in working as a creative member of a team as well as self-supervise. Skill in accessing, developing, and making use of various religious and cultural resources. Ability to consult with others around complex situations. Ability to respond to any required need within 30 minutes. Functional Accountabilities
Interdisciplinary/Leadership
Ability to work as a cooperative member of the healthcare team through appropriate patient chart entries, use of common healthcare terminology, handwashing and other safety precautions, referrals, interdisciplinary conferences, and collegial relationships. Have knowledge and skill to serve as a resource in ethical decision making. Use skill to foster a spiritual dimension of care throughout the healthcare setting, consistent with appropriate accreditation standards. Awareness of, and commitment to, the overall mission of the healthcare setting and the role of pastoral/spiritual care in that mission. Use skill and judgment necessary to serve as a thoughtful member and spiritual/religious/cultural voice on committees within the healthcare setting and for the institution in the wider community. Administrative
Show adherence to all hospital and department requirements, policies and procedures. Use good stewardship of time, energy, physical, and financial resources. Communicate with members of the pastoral/spiritual care team for appropriate hand-off, resolution of all needs/issues. Maintain an appropriate schedule, responding to all requests in a timely manner, and engaging in professional communication. Report complex situations to the Senior Chaplain/Manager and all off-shift and/or on-call situations requiring follow up. Participate regularly in pastoral/spiritual care staff meetings and/or on-call chaplain in-service meetings. Report safety issues, conflicts, risk issues to the Senior Chaplain and appropriate entities within the healthcare setting. Maintain Pediatric Chaplain competencies and professional certification competencies through continuing education. Maintain appropriate data records. Work Environment
Keep the environment clean. Maintain files and papers in closed drawers and cabinets. Share in administrative work as appropriate. Show respect for individuals in a shared workspace. Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Partner in the mission and uphold core principles of the organization. Commitment to diversity and value of cultural/ethnic differences. Demonstrate personal and professional integrity. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Customer Service
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior. Partner with all team members to achieve goals. Be receptive to others\' ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes. Make appropriate decisions with sound judgment. Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently. Seek less costly ways of doing things. Safety
Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Attend carefully to important details - Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance. Location and Scheduling
Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus); 111 Michigan Avenue NW; Washington, 20010 Job : Non-Clinical Professional Organization : Patient Services Position Status : R (Regular) - O PRN Shift : Variable Work Schedule : variable Job Posting : Oct 9, 2025, 3:19:27 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 52728 - 87859.2
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