Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

The BCC certified or BCC eligible Chaplain in this position provides pastoral, spiritual and ecumenical care and support to patients, their families and staff.

Spiritual Care - University of Utah Health

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our four hospitals and seventeen clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls from units regarding spiritual and pastoral needs for patients and family.

• Establishes and nurtures outside networks of members of the religious community to ensure specific spiritual and emotional needs of patients are addressed by appropriate ecclesiastical persons.

• Organizes and promotes religious services for patients, their families and staff including weekly worship, memorial services, baptisms, weddings, anointing and coordinating bereavement needs.

• Provides orientation to community clergy, volunteers and staff relating to services available by pastoral care staff.

• Meets with direct patient care staff prior to visiting with patient and family to understand scope of needs and how to support multi-disciplinary treatment team.

• Participates on committees and with the educational mission of the hospital.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.

• Ability to adhere to separation of church and state requirements as addressed in the Utah State Code.

• Demonstrated respect and support for individual faith groups.

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Candidate must be eligible for or possess BCCI Certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains or certification through NAJC or NACC.

• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• Walking throughout a large hospital, safely entering and exiting patient rooms on ICUs, critical care units and in the emergency department.

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Physical Requirements

Carrying, Color Determination, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking

EEO Statement

The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Requisition Number 43837
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule 8am-4:30pm primarily weekdays, will share holiday and weekend coverage
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Patient Care? Yes
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 27N SOCIAL SRVCS
Category Other

The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.