Alton Memorial Hospital has an opportunity for a

PRN Chaplain to provide spiritual care for their patients

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The purpose of professional Spiritual Care Services is to engage a person's spirituality and religious/cultural traditions as resources for his/her healing and well-being.  All patients, families and hospital staff have access to Spiritual Care Services 2

Role Purpose

Provides spiritual care, short term counseling, worship leadership, education and other religious support to patients, families and staff as members of the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families.
• Provides consultation to other members of the care team regarding spiritual issues and resources in patient and family care and regarding ethics.
• Provides direct pastoral care to staff and physicians, as needed, complementing staff support services provided by others.
• Contributes to the field of professional spiritual care by conducting and reporting research, publishing and providing workshops at professional meetings.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

- Theology/related

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

• 1 Unit ACPE CPE or equiv
• Board Chaplain APC,NACC,AJC
• Ordination or eligible

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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