A Religious Leader or Professional leads religious services and provides spiritual guidance or counseling. Presents knowledge and interpretation of theological texts. May work in a non-denominational setting like a prison or hospital, or work for specific faith-based congregation or denomination and follow the practices of that faith.
8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range:
$25.00 - $40.00 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 Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Supports 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 scholarly activity; maintaining collegial relationships with other faculty/staff, and contributing to the larger community. Emergency Department unit assignment.
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Required Job Qualifications:
Graduate of accredited college/university. Graduate of accredited theological school. Endorsement by faith community Previous hospital experience. Emergency department or trauma center experience preferred. Certified Chaplain in the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC, NACC, or NAJC) or be eligible to apply for certification.
Responsibilities:
As Emergency Department chaplain, provides spiritual care to neonate, infant, child adolescent, adult or geriatric patients as needed or assigned according to all policies and standards set forth by department guidelines. Provides 24-hour on-call as assigned. Chairs the Psychosocial Preparedness Committee and responds to other requests on related committee. Trains employees and staff of Rush and other area hospitals regarding psychosocial aspects of disaster. Provides staff support as needed and negotiated. Represents the department in leadership of ritual as requested and negotiated. Participates in faculty meetings. Participates in the life of the department Other tasks as assigned. 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.
