Chaplain (PRN)

Job Overview

Overview

The Hospital Chaplain provides spiritual guidance to medical patients and their families, as well as facility staff members, of various faiths and religious belief systems. The Hospital Chaplain works as part of a team-oriented environment, but they also perform many duties independently.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Direct Care Responsibilities:

• Crisis Intervention - provide emotional and spiritual support to families, patients, and staff members in the event of death, fatal diagnosis, and other life-changing moments.
• Counsel Patients and Staff - provide counseling services and spiritual guidance to everyone within the hospital. Available to answer questions regarding end-of-life concerns and other spiritual issues while maintaining confidentiality regarding all consultations and counseling sessions.
• Perform Rituals - organize, conduct and assist in spiritual rituals, such as the administration of the last rites or other rituals as requested. Pray with patients, families, and staff members, and sometimes perform certain rituals outside of the hospital, as appropriate.
• Conduct Rounds - conduct regular rounds of hospital units where critically ill patients are treated, such as the intensive care unit. Available to meet/ round on any patient as requested by medical/ nursing providers
• Debriefing - organize and conduct debriefings after traumatic events to ensure the psychological and spiritual safety of staff members.

Qualifications

Education:

• Current Master of Divinity student in a theological seminary OR Bachelor's degree in theology, psychology, or counseling

Experience:

• 6 months of supervised pastoral ministry