Chaplain in Kirkland, Washington at EvergreenHealth
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Wage Range: $34.70 - $57.20 per hour
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AwardedEmployer of the Year2022from theHospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)EvergreenHealth Hospice is proud to provide the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Collaboration is key to the best possible patient experience and our interdisciplinary teams are adept at balancing symptom management and all the varied needs of a family anticipating the loss of a loved one.
As an interdisciplinary team we work together to enrich the health and wellbeing of every life we touch. Our care teams are composed of the following:
- Physicians-The patients Attending Physician continues to provide oversight of care and Hospice Physicians consult with hospice staff and the attending physician.
- Nurses (RN or LPN)
- Social Workers
- Certified Nursing Assistants (Home Health Aides)
- Spiritual Care (Chaplains)
- Pharmacists
- Trained Volunteers- offer companionship for patients and respite for families
Job Summary:
The Chaplain is a core member of the interdisciplinary team to provide and/or oversee the spiritual care services delivered to hospital patients, families and staff. Responsible for coordinating the provision of pastoral care services, during work hours with on-call availability expected after-hours.
- Provides direct spiritual care to Evergreen Hospital patients, families and staff.
- Processes spiritual assessments and referrals for assignment of professional staff, clergy, volunteers and lay pastoral care volunteers as requested according to need and level of expertise required.
- Serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team involved in patient care planning.
- Facilitates patients and family's access to spiritual care as requested and desired.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
License, Certification, Education or Experience:
- Graduate of a school of Theology/M.Div, related Masters degree or equivalent
- Minimum 2 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
- Current Washington State Drivers License and proof of insurability
- Demonstrated ability to serve spiritual care needs of people without regard to religious affiliation or beliefs
DESIREDfor the position:
- Member of a nationally accredited association of spiritual care
- Ordained, commissioned or endorsed in an established faith tradition.
- Clinical experience working with diverse spiritual beliefs.
- Willing to work Saturday and/or Sunday as part of regular work week.
Choices that care for you and your family
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits
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