Job Description

Spiritual Care Chaplain

Competent in assessing, coordinating, and evaluating the spiritual needs of patients and families, providing direct spiritual care in coordination with the patient care team. Develops, documents, and delivers a spiritual care plan. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Provides worship services, memorials, and support groups for staff as requested.

Education

• Master's: Divinity
• OR Other: Graduate level theological degree from a CHEA accredited organization
• OR Other: Equivalent granted by the Association of Professional Chaplains
• 4 units of ACPE training

Certification & Licensure

• Board certification through APC, NACC, NAJC, or CASC within three years

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of death, dying, grief, and bereavement processes.
• Knowledge of diverse religious practices and community resources.
• Possess interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift: Varied

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week: Friday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements: Once a Month

Benefits: Yes

Unions: No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

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