Clinical Chaplain Lake Wales

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

451 S 11Th St

City:

Lake Wales

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33853

Job Description:

• •Provides timely pastoral care and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff during crises, emergencies, and routine situations.
• •Responds to inpatient referrals within 24 hours and outpatient referrals within 48 hours, including evening and weekend chaplaincy care.
• •Participates in mandatory facility-wide and department training/meetings, demonstrating knowledge of fire, safety, security, and disaster procedures.
• •Collaborates with community clergy, local congregations, and community events to provide spiritual care and lead educational workshops.
• •Engages in leadership spiritual formation and supports campus/entity leadership through spiritual care and mission resources.
• •Coordinates appropriate spiritual support for patient care and team support, addressing concerns at times of care transition.
• •Manages whole person care concerns for patients and team members, participating in ethics consults and family meetings.
• •Contributes to department goals and objectives, fostering staff cohesiveness and communication.
• •Adheres to AdventHealth organizational and departmental policies, including mission, vision, values, and code of conduct.
• •Participates in hiring assessments for campus leaders and new-employee orientation.
• •Provides 24/7/365 in-person care for spiritual wholeness concerns in assigned settings, including acute crises and pre-surgical support.
• •Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• •Personal commitment to God [Required]
• •Personal integrity and an ability to work under stress [Required]
• •Proficient in the English language [Required]
• •Ability to effectively relate to and consistently provide professional, meaningful, spiritual care to patients, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds with respect and reverence toward individual values and beliefs [Required]
• •Ability to demonstrate professional pastoral qualities that earn the respect of nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in the clinical context [Required]
• •Establish constructive working relationships with all members of the healthcare team, including staff chaplains, and community clergy and caregivers [Required]
• •Full knowledge and understanding of whole person health principles and related spiritual needs [Required]
• •Proficient in spiritual care principles and assessment abilities [Required]
• •Displays a high skill level completing tasks and communicating effectively using Microsoft Office Suite and other healthcare system charting and communications applications [Required]
• •Able to enter Pastoral Care visit information in healthcare system databases efficiently and correctly [Required]
• •Must be willing to fill a flexible schedule for on-call and other assignments [Required]
• •Debrief and crisis intervention skills [Required]
• •Enjoys collaboration and working as a team [Required]
• •Articulate an understanding of institutional culture, systems, and corporate relationships [Required]
• •Public speaking and communication skills for devotionals and other staff meetings [Required]

Education:

Master's degree [Required]

Field of Study:

Master's of Divinity or (72-hour minimum) in theology, religious education or related field such as spiritual care or chaplaincy.

Work Experience:

• •Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education, at a center accredited by ACPE, Inc [Required]
• •Four-unit residency in Clinical Pastoral Education [Preferred]
• •Congregational pastoral experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• •Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) [Preferred]
• •Ordained Minister (ORDM) [Preferred]

• Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/mte9kpcf

Pay Range:

• $25.62 - $47.65
• Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

• Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :
• https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.