Chaplain

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness - Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The Chaplain provides pastoral care to patients, their loved ones, and team members within the ThedaCare system as appropriate. Collaborates with members of the care team to support patient and family experiences. Job Description: Schedule: Full Time No On-Call Fleet Vehicle Eligible KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Provides direct emotional and spiritual assessment and care for patients and families to meet identified emotional and spiritual needs. Adjusts approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served including spiritual/religious informed care or service to deliver individualized patient-centered care. Provides ethics consultation in collaboration with the bioethics committee to navigate through difficult patient care situations. Collaborates with area clergy and faith community leaders to best support patient or family needs. Works with the interdisciplinary team to identify and respond to the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, and team members. Participates in the provision of education and training as appropriate, and participates in improvement activities that involve pastoral care services to improve overall quality of care. QUALIFICATIONS: Functional knowledge of the religious principles and practices of major faiths College and seminary degrees; (MDiv- preferred), Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE): 4 units CPE required, from an accredited center. Ecclesiastical or endorsement as a religious leader from a federally recognized faith group or community. Professional certification - eligible for or board certified as a chaplain by a national certifying organization (i.e. Association of Professional Chaplains, National Association of Catholic Chaplain, etc.). Board certified within two years of hire. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Occasional high noise level in work environment Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: TC at Home - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: Yes Worker Shift Details: Days ThedaCare