At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

• Annual wellness reimbursement

• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

• Strong shared governance structure

• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides pastoral care services to patients and their families and staff members assuring support and care throughout the continuum. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives as well as Health System initiatives. Occasional on call overnight coverage is also required in rotation with the other department staff members.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Must have graduated from college and seminary, be ordained and in good standing with his or her faith tradition. Must have completed at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education with more preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Membership (or eligibility for membership in) the Association of Professional Chaplains or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. APC Board Certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Must have verifiable record of at least three years of successful post graduate pastoral care, preferably as a chaplain in a healthcare setting. Must have proved ability to provide highly professional spiritual care in a variety of stressful situations, working skillfully with a diverse population of patients, guests, and staff. Must demonstrate keen sensitivity for assessing spiritual and emotional needs with a respectful awareness of differing cultural traditions, responding with appropriate intervention. Focused experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, and Women's Services preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.