Palliative Care Spiritual Care Provider
University of Washington, New York, NY, United States
Job Description
The
Harborview Medical Center - Spiritual Care Department
has an outstanding opportunity for a
Palliative Care Spiritual Care Provider .
WORK SCHEDULE
• Full-Time / 30 hours per week
• Rotating/Variable Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The mission of the Department of Spiritual Care is to provide high quality, cross-culturally sensitive spiritual care to patients, families and staff of Harborview Medical Center as well as to provide a program of pastoral education to clergy, theological students, and qualified lay persons in the hospital and the larger community which the Medical Center serves.
The vision of the Department of Spiritual Care is to offer patients, families, students, and staff the opportunity to embrace the spiritual component of health, illness, and death. With empathy and compassion, we are called to be a tangible spiritual caring presence and/or a representation of God's/Spirit's love, hope, and forgiveness. We recognize diversity of cultures and spiritual needs by the multi-faith nature of our ministry and by our partnerships with many cultural and spiritual traditions. Drawing on the resources of the greater faith community, we foster a supportive learning environment to better serve those in need.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
As a member of the Harborview Spiritual Care team, this Spiritual Care Provider will provide direct patient care, with a particular focus on Palliative Care approximately 75% of the time.
The position will include some teaching on topics related to spiritual care and palliative care in the context of Clinical Pastoral Education, Nursing Education and Medicine
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct spiritual care to inpatients, responding to referrals for spiritual care consultation, documenting spiritual assessments and contributing to the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Work closely and collaboratively with Spiritual Care colleagues, particularly the on-call spiritual care provider, for allocation of duties and timely communication in spiritual care log to ensure continuity of care.
Serve as an essential member of the Palliative Care interdisciplinary team, consulting with colleagues and contributing to their overall plan of care.
Respect the trust involved in the educator-student relationship. If a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) student requests post-visit consultation, or begins processing, about a specific issue/concern related to their professional education and/or interpersonal learning, refrain from engaging such conversation and direct the student to their ACPE educator.
Serve as on-call spiritual care provider as needed, including on scheduled holidays.
Participate in orientation and didactic seminars for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students in the Harborview Medical Center (HMC) CPE program.
Strong candidates will have:
Four or more units of CPE from an accredited CPE center
Provisional or Full Board Certification with the APC, NACC, or NAJC
Experience as a healthcare chaplain, with experience in hospice or palliative care preferred
Experience in a trauma center and/or academic healthcare organization
Experience in working effectively and collaboratively as part of a healthcare team
Experience providing spiritual care with a diverse community, including use of interpreters
Experience in mentoring/teaching Clinical Pastoral Education students
Advanced training or certificate in Palliative Care
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) or Master's degree in theological/pastoral studies from an institution accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (www.chea.org)
Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an accredited CPE center
Goal to pursue Full Board Certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or Nashama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)
Two to three years' professional work experience on a team and/or work experience as a palliative care team member
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$29.50 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$44.26 hourly
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
75.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
The
Harborview Medical Center - Spiritual Care Department
has an outstanding opportunity for a
Palliative Care Spiritual Care Provider .
WORK SCHEDULE
• Full-Time / 30 hours per week
• Rotating/Variable Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The mission of the Department of Spiritual Care is to provide high quality, cross-culturally sensitive spiritual care to patients, families and staff of Harborview Medical Center as well as to provide a program of pastoral education to clergy, theological students, and qualified lay persons in the hospital and the larger community which the Medical Center serves.
The vision of the Department of Spiritual Care is to offer patients, families, students, and staff the opportunity to embrace the spiritual component of health, illness, and death. With empathy and compassion, we are called to be a tangible spiritual caring presence and/or a representation of God's/Spirit's love, hope, and forgiveness. We recognize diversity of cultures and spiritual needs by the multi-faith nature of our ministry and by our partnerships with many cultural and spiritual traditions. Drawing on the resources of the greater faith community, we foster a supportive learning environment to better serve those in need.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
As a member of the Harborview Spiritual Care team, this Spiritual Care Provider will provide direct patient care, with a particular focus on Palliative Care approximately 75% of the time.
The position will include some teaching on topics related to spiritual care and palliative care in the context of Clinical Pastoral Education, Nursing Education and Medicine
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct spiritual care to inpatients, responding to referrals for spiritual care consultation, documenting spiritual assessments and contributing to the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Work closely and collaboratively with Spiritual Care colleagues, particularly the on-call spiritual care provider, for allocation of duties and timely communication in spiritual care log to ensure continuity of care.
Serve as an essential member of the Palliative Care interdisciplinary team, consulting with colleagues and contributing to their overall plan of care.
Respect the trust involved in the educator-student relationship. If a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) student requests post-visit consultation, or begins processing, about a specific issue/concern related to their professional education and/or interpersonal learning, refrain from engaging such conversation and direct the student to their ACPE educator.
Serve as on-call spiritual care provider as needed, including on scheduled holidays.
Participate in orientation and didactic seminars for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students in the Harborview Medical Center (HMC) CPE program.
Strong candidates will have:
Four or more units of CPE from an accredited CPE center
Provisional or Full Board Certification with the APC, NACC, or NAJC
Experience as a healthcare chaplain, with experience in hospice or palliative care preferred
Experience in a trauma center and/or academic healthcare organization
Experience in working effectively and collaboratively as part of a healthcare team
Experience providing spiritual care with a diverse community, including use of interpreters
Experience in mentoring/teaching Clinical Pastoral Education students
Advanced training or certificate in Palliative Care
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) or Master's degree in theological/pastoral studies from an institution accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (www.chea.org)
Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an accredited CPE center
Goal to pursue Full Board Certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or Nashama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC)
Two to three years' professional work experience on a team and/or work experience as a palliative care team member
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$29.50 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$44.26 hourly
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
75.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.