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Job Description Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Chaplaincy Services Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE .25 FTE) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 2-8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 7:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Pay Range: $25 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rushu2019s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: Chaplain will support mission of the institution by providing timely, high quality spiritual care to patients, families, friends, and staff, providing in-service and student instruction; participating in research, maintaining collegial relationships with other faculty/staff, and contributing to the larger community. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: u2022 Masteru2019s Degree in: Theology, Pastoral Studies, Religion, Divinity, Pastoral Counseling, NACC, APC or NAJC Board Certification or eligible to apply for certification u2022 Ecclesiastical Endorsement or Pastoru2019s Letter of good standing. u2022 Completed Clinical Pastoral Education, Level I & II u2022 Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook. u2022 Self-reflective, well-grounded in a relationship with God, self/others. u2022 Spiritual and emotional maturity reflected in self-awareness and ability to use strengths and limitations effectively in ministry. u2022 Demonstration of ability to articulate medical/ethical issues. u2022 Resourceful in knowing how culture, ethnicity and religious beliefs impact an individualu2019s suffering and healing. u2022 Integrity an identity that respects all faith traditions. Sensitivity to cultural, religious and ethnic diversity. u2022 Strong spiritual assessment capabilities. Ability to articulate a pastoral theology that is both contemporary and functional. u2022 Serves as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team. u2022 Utilizes systems thinking. Strong communication skills with an ability to actively listen and respond utilizing immediacy skills. u2022 Ability to relate to others and to build and utilize peer relationships for the purpose of support and clarification. u2022 Ability to function effectively under stress, to cope with crisis situations and to respond creatively to a multiplicity of challenges. u2022 An awareness of, and an ability to articulate the ways in which their feelings, attitudes, values and assumptions affect their ministries. u2022 Ability to reflect theologically and facilitate that process in others. Responsibilities: u2022 Provides spiritual services to patients, families and staff u2022 Participates in on-call and provides on-call spiritual crisis intervention to patients, families and staff. u2022 Facilitates with others their search for meaning in the experience of life transitions, inclusive of, but not limited to suffering, loss and grief. Helps others apply their own values in decision-making. u2022 Participates in IDT meetings & on hospital committees; taking leadership as appropriate. u2022 Documents in EMR spiritual assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation with all patients. u2022 Responds to patient's needs in a holistic manner consistent with the person's age and developmental level. u2022 Intervenes in chronic and acute situations with an ability to prioritize and problem solve. u2022 Provides for the sacramental & spiritual services needs of patients, family members and staff. u2022 Works with parish ministers and pastors for the good of the patient and family members when indicated or as appropriate. u2022 Participates in ongoing educational opportunities e.g., supervision, conferences or courses. u2022 Contributes to meeting the fluctuating staffing needs of the Department as evidenced by flexibility in own assignments and work schedules. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Position Chaplain NEx Location US:IL:Chicago Req ID 23171