Chaplain Full Time Days/Evenings at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Wheaton, IL

Chaplain Full Time Days/Evenings job at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. Wheaton, IL. The salary range for this position is $28.25 - $36.73 (Hourly Rate) Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more. Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service. Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment. Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine. Benefits

• 10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• 10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• 1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• 250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)

Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Description The Chaplain reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Chaplains support spiritual well-being by assisting patients, families, associates and the wider community to cope and identify sources of meaning and hope in their experience of life, inclusive of suffering, loss and grief, by drawing upon their values, beliefs, and spiritual practices in the context of their life story. Chaplains do this by providing individual and family spiritual assessment and associate support; spiritual guidance and direction; advocacy for patient well-being; prayer, worship services, rituals, and sacraments; through facilitating support groups and family meetings/care conferences; by serving as a liaison to community clergy and resources; facilitating clinical ethical decisions; and actively participating as an integral member of the clinical care team. Responsibilities Provides spiritual services to patients, families, and staff. Provide compassionate pastoral care consultation, advocacy and follow up for those in spiritual distress. Utilizes the process of spiritual assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation with all patients. Facilitates with others their search for meaning in the experience of life transitions, inclusive of, but not limited to suffering, loss, and grief. Develops a patient care plan based on the assessment that will include interventions and measurable goals. Documents all spiritual assessments, interventions, desired outcomes and care plans Involves the patient, family, patient's religious community and the interdisciplinary team in the assessment when appropriate and possible. Helps others apply values in decision-making. Participates in spiritual crisis intervention to patients, families, and staff. Facilitates conflict resolution with patients/families/staff. Responds to patient's needs in a holistic manner consistent with the person's age and developmental level (with sensitivity to culture and ethnicity) Provides Spiritual Leadership Participates in the development of care plans as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team. Participates in patient staffing, care conferences, outcome rounds, and family meetings when appropriate Utilizes pastoral perspective in a variety of leadership functions such as worship, education, and team building. Provides for the sacramental needs of patients, family members, and staff. Offers other religious services to facility staff, patients, and family members as appropriate and when requested. Creatively uses rituals with the facility staff, patients, and family members as appropriate and when requested. Participates as requested in the development and delivery of Spiritual Care programs to appropriate audiences within the System and the community. Works with parish ministers and pastors for the good of the patient and family members when indicated or as appropriate. Establishes yearly goals for professional growth and is accountable through an annual performance review. Utilizes supervision, consultation, and peer review to evaluate professional growth and to improve professional performance. Recommends quality and/or performance improvement initiatives to more effectively perform the work of a chaplain. Receives feedback to improve professional performance and is receptive to new ways of meeting job expectations. Participates in ongoing educational opportunities, e.g., attending meetings, conferences, or courses. Contributes to meeting the fluctuating staffing needs of the Department as evidenced by flexibility in own assignments and work schedules. Met expectations related to the patient experience as defined in communication with Director. Collaborates with leadership and peers in meeting organizational needs in times of transition and change. Establishes and maintains professional and interdisciplinary relationships Works collaboratively to implement the interdisciplinary care team's plan, ensuring that patient wishes and wholeness are considered in all decisions. Triages and prioritizes caseload using assessment and intervention skills. Remains alert to referral opportunities Able to establish and maintain healthy, positive relationships with others on the Spiritual Care and Education team. Intervenes in chronic and acute situations with an ability to prioritize and problem solve. Communicates with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership. Educates staff regarding role of chaplain Empowers and trains clinical staff to recognize and provide a supportive presence in responding to spiritual and emotional needs. Qualifications Required Master's degree: Theology, Pastoral Studies or Divinity 4 Units of CPE completed Experience in Healthcare Setting Preferred Bilingual BCC certification or BCC eligible Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Comunidade Metodista