University of Illinois College of Medicine
On Call Chaplain
University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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University of Illinois College of Medicine About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
This position is not eligible for benefits. About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. Position Summary
This position is responsible for the delivery of pastoral care to patients, their families, students, and staff. Duties & Responsibilities Provide pastoral ministry to patients/families and clinical personnel, taking into consideration multiple elements of cultural and ethnic diversity and social conditions, without imposing one’s own perspectives. Assess patient and family spiritual needs and assist families in using their faith and/or spiritual resources in dealing with illness, trauma, and stress. Provide crisis intervention as necessary. Provide a range of skills, including empathic reflection, listening/attending, and appropriate use of religious/spiritual resources. Document consultation outcomes and retain records per the Pastoral Care process. Maintain a working relationship between Pastoral Care and medical staff, nursing staff, and other departments. Support an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care. Assess patients and families' spiritual risk factors to include relationship with God/Deity, prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness, and ability to cope. Provide pastoral counseling to patients and families regarding religious/spiritual and emotional consequences of illness and/or disability. Provide crisis ministry and bereavement/grief ministry to patients, families, and clinical personnel. Collaborate with the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team to ensure identified religious/spiritual/cultural needs are addressed. Facilitate spirituality support group on the adult in-patient psychiatric unit, the rehabilitation unit, and other units as invited. Provide for coordination of services with community religious institutions. Educate patients and families regarding Advance Directives. Adhere to all hospital standards, policies, and procedures. The University of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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On Call Chaplain
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University of Illinois College of Medicine About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
This position is not eligible for benefits. About UI Health
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. Position Summary
This position is responsible for the delivery of pastoral care to patients, their families, students, and staff. Duties & Responsibilities Provide pastoral ministry to patients/families and clinical personnel, taking into consideration multiple elements of cultural and ethnic diversity and social conditions, without imposing one’s own perspectives. Assess patient and family spiritual needs and assist families in using their faith and/or spiritual resources in dealing with illness, trauma, and stress. Provide crisis intervention as necessary. Provide a range of skills, including empathic reflection, listening/attending, and appropriate use of religious/spiritual resources. Document consultation outcomes and retain records per the Pastoral Care process. Maintain a working relationship between Pastoral Care and medical staff, nursing staff, and other departments. Support an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care. Assess patients and families' spiritual risk factors to include relationship with God/Deity, prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness, and ability to cope. Provide pastoral counseling to patients and families regarding religious/spiritual and emotional consequences of illness and/or disability. Provide crisis ministry and bereavement/grief ministry to patients, families, and clinical personnel. Collaborate with the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team to ensure identified religious/spiritual/cultural needs are addressed. Facilitate spirituality support group on the adult in-patient psychiatric unit, the rehabilitation unit, and other units as invited. Provide for coordination of services with community religious institutions. Educate patients and families regarding Advance Directives. Adhere to all hospital standards, policies, and procedures. The University of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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