Night (Registry) Chaplain - Swedish American

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 on-site, on-call pastoral care services to patients and their families as well as staff members, assuring support and care through crisis, code, trauma, or death. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Several years in pastoral ministry with substantial experience in a hospital setting and good standing as a member of, and endorsement from, a faith community. At least one unit of hospital-based Clinical Pastoral Education or its equivalent preferred. Ordination and seminary training also preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

N/A

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Must demonstrate experience and competency in providing 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.

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.

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