What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Patient Care
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6
- Department: SN Visits- Hosp- FD
- Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM/Days
- Job ID: 177845
Shift: Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Would accept any FTE!
The Chaplain provides compassionate, holistic support to patients and their families by addressing their emotional, social, and spiritual needs during times of illness and transition. This role serves as a vital member of the care team, offering direct spiritual care and coordinating with other counselors and professionals to ensure every individual receives personalized, meaningful support aligned with their values and beliefs.
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.
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
- Facilitates the development of the interdisciplinary team plan of care to meet individual spiritual needs.
- Maintain record of spiritual care services and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
- Recruit community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequately to meet patient/ family/caregiver needs.
- Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities as assigned.
Education:
- Graduate of accredited school of theology, or related Bachelor’s degree.
- 1 unit of CPE at time of hire. 2nd unit of CPE must be completed within 1 year of hire.
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- Valid Mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement.
- CPR Certification.
- Ordination in a particular religious group and/or endorsed and in good standing from an ecclesiastical governing body.
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
- Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? Apply now to join our team make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve through compassionate care.