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Children's Nebraska

Chaplain

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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.

$63,452 / year median in Nebraska

+14% projected growth

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Schedule:
Monday-Friday days At Children's, the region's only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. A Brief Overview Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and team members. Essential Functions Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and team members. Facilitate or perform religious rituals as requested. Act as a contact to community clergy according to family request and need. Acts as a member of the hospital interdisciplinary teams providing patient care in assigned areas. Participates as a member on various committees as assigned. Refers patients to other disciplines as needed. Shares responsibility in providing 24 hour emergency coverage to the hospital. Answers stat pages within 2 minutes and responds to emergencies while on-call within 30 minutes. Maintains a flexible schedule and demonstrates a willingness to adjust time to meet patient needs. Maintains professional standing and growth to refine the quality of care provided. Participates in mandatory inservices and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor. Participates in personal faith tradition and maintains professional standing according to that system. Attends team member meetings and contributes to the development of the mission of the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Department. Education Qualifications Master's Degree in ministry, theology or a related field from an accredited school required 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required Experience Qualifications Current standing in a religious tradition/denominational endorsement Required and Experience in pediatrics Preferred and Experience working as a chaplain, preferably in a healthcare setting Preferred Skills and Abilities Knowledge of human behavior Knowledge of faith development and religious theory Knowledge of the principles of pastoral care Ability to work with families and staff with diverse spiritual understandings and needs. Comfortable in and brings a calming presence to crisis situations Licenses and Certifications Board Certified Chaplain by one of the accredited certifying bodies (APC, NACC, NAJC, etc.) Preferred Children's is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children's, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child! IND123