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This is a contracted position.
The Chaplain will provide a support system to patients and their loved ones. Act as a spiritual counselor to staff members and serve as spiritual liaison to the external community. The position will also collaborate with Huntsville Hospital’s Palliative Care program and provide spiritual care at the end of a patients’ life. The Chaplain will offer ministry and spiritual guidance to patients, family members and caregivers within the hospital setting working in an interfaith environment using a non-denominational style of counseling. The Chaplain may perform specific religious duties related to the faith they were ordained in, for example, administration of last rites. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, all chaplains will be held to a high standard of ethical behavior, professionalism and confidentiality. Demonstrates through behavior Huntsville Hospital’s mission, vision and values as outlined in this document, Employee Handbook and the Power of Excellence.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Theology required with a concentration in Seminary. Clinical pastoral education preferred.
Experience: Licensed or ordained minister by a recognized faith group. Must have blessing/approval/commissioning of faith group or congregation. Five years experience preferably in a healthcare environment.
Additional Skills/Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, strong leadership skills, Ability to establish rapport with others through effective listening skills, Ability to work as a team member and communicate relevant patient care information to appropriate health care staff. Self-directed and able to manage multiple priorities/projects at a time. Willingness to work with and meet the spiritual needs of people of all religious faith, age, gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnic backgrounds. Ability to communicate respectfully across cultures and with persons of different faiths is a valued asset. Ability to deal with the stressful nature of hospital work .Ability to discern opinions from facts in patient documentation. Ability to maintain a calm demeanor. Ability to work independently and be flexible when faced with multiple priorities. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written. Excellent organizational skills and exhibits diplomacy and time management skills.
Highlights of our hospitals
Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named “One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs.” From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.
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Huntsville Hospital Benefits:
We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!
Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:
• Careers: https://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
• Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
• Education & Professional Development: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
• Life In Huntsville: https://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al
