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CHI

Chaplain Associate

CHI, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Job Summary And Responsibilities

Provides pastoral/spiritual care to patients, loved ones, and staff.

Completes spiritual assessments and communicates with other care team members, providing 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 and loved ones’ spiritual and/or sacramental needs are met.

Coordinates spiritual/pastoral ministry and bereavement care for patients approaching end‑of‑life and at death.

Provides blessings/rituals/prayer for pastoral support upon request.

Educates and assists patients with respect to Advance Directives as needed.

Job Requirements

Pastoral ministry experience 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.

Acceptance 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 in communication and information technology, including basic computer, word processing, email, and internet use.

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 skills.

Where You'll Work CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy. Our mission is patient‑centered care within a Level I trauma and academic medical center that aims to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Services include trauma, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range $20.86 - $29.46 per hour

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Contract

Job function Other

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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