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Chaplain On-Call
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Monday thru Friday 4:00pm – 8:00am
Saturday/Sunday: 24-hour shifts: 8:00am – 8:00am
Chaplain, On-Call will carry the On-Call pager and need to be within a 30-minute radius of the Hospital.
Chaplain, On-Call will have opportunities for additional daytime shifts based upon the scheduling needs of the Spiritual Care Department.
On-Call pay is 1.5 times the hourly rate for a minimum of 2 hours. If sent home and called back in, the 2-hour minimum pay rate begins again.
Chaplains support spiritual well-being by assisting patients, families, and staff members to cope with the uncertainty, stress, and critical demands of the hospital setting. Chaplains are patient-centered in their approach, supporting others to identify sources of meaning and hope by drawing upon the values, beliefs, religious resources, and spiritual practices that are most nourishing for them. Chaplains' scope of practice includes: conducting spiritual assessments and tailoring interventions to the individualized needs of patients; providing emotional and spiritual support; facilitating religious rituals, providing sacraments, and leading prayer, blessings, and guided meditations; serving as a liaison to community clergy; and collaborating on clinical cases, ethics discussions, and hospital initiatives as an active member of the inter-professional team.
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.
Provides spiritual care to patients, families, and staff:

Provides compassionate spiritual care to patients and families of all backgrounds through direct visitation, and by telephone, as needed.
Conducts a spiritual assessment, provides appropriate interventions, and develops a care plan.
Documents all patient/family encounters in the medical record.
Incorporates the patient's support network, i.e., family, friends, religious community, etc., Contributes to a culture of safety by utilizing safety tools and being alert to practices and processes that could benefit from quality improvement initiatives.
Provides Spiritual Leadership:

Creatively uses rituals and blessings with hospital staff to mark transitions and honor the sacredness of the work. Participates in the development and delivery of Spiritual Care programs for staff, students, and the community.
Actively partners with clinical staff to identify spiritual care consults and referral opportunities.
Able to establish and maintain healthy, positive relationships with the Spiritual Care team.
Educates staff regarding the role of the chaplain, as well as the practices and policies of the Spiritual Care Department.
Empowers and trains clinical staff to recognize and provide a supportive presence in responding to spiritual and emotional needs.
One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent.
Bachelors degree in Theology, related field or advanced studies equivalent.
Two to Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
Masters degree in Divinity or related field.
Two years of hospital related experience.
Bilingual, English and Spanish preferred.
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) 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.
Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.