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Why UnityPoint Health?
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Qualifications:
This position is a graduate resident (student position). The resident learns clinical spiritual care provision under supervision while working as a chaplain. The position is contingent upon the student’s continuing progress in meeting the goals of our Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) curriculum. Chaplain Residents provide pastoral care to patients, visitors, and team members in UnityPoint Health – Des Moines hospitals. They provide consultation to the treatment team on the spiritual and emotional issues affecting patient care. They offer spiritual care that enhances patient adjustment to illness and treatment, eases stress associated with hospitalization, and contributes to satisfaction of patients and visitors. They learn excellence in clinical ministry in an established and accredited CPE program.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
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Responsibilities: Education:
- Participates actively and fully in the CPE program.
- Completes assignments in advance of their due date/time.
- Contributes positively to the learning of CPE peers.
- Sufficiently satisfies the outcomes and objectives of learning according to CPE standards.
Direct Patient Care:
- Participates in the provision of spiritual care for patients, visitors, and UPHDM team members from all faith backgrounds.
- Participates in the on-call coverage of the hospitals as assigned.
- Documents work in timely and effective manner.
- Provides specific services that support the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate.
- Supports strong relationships with community partners: Eucharistic ministers, community clergy, Iowa Synod of the Lutheran Church, Iowa Conference of the United Methodist Church, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality.
Qualifications:
Education: Baccalaureate Degree. Master’s Degree, and 1 successfully completed unit of CPE required. Master’s Degree preferred in areas of theological study
Experience: Experience in clinical chaplaincy, congregational ministry, or other directly applicable work preferred.
