CHAPLAIN - CHAPLAINCY

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a CHAPLAIN to join our CHAPLAINCY team!

Salary Range: $27.02 - $39.18 Hourly
Schedule/Hours: VARIED (ALL) SHIFTS, Variable Shifts
Weekend Requirement: Weekends On Call
FTE: OCCASIONAL, 0.001 FTE
Off Premise On-Call: Yes

Typical hours for this position will be Thursday's 8:00am - 4:30pm plus provide inpatient spiritual care coverage as needed for department staff PTO. On weekdays, the chaplain is on-call from 5pm - 8am. Weekends are two 24-hour shifts 8am - 8pm. Ideally, it would be one or two overnights per week and one weekend per month. On-call hours are compensated. This position can be held simultaneously with a casual hospice chaplain position.

The Chaplain provides spiritual care to patients, families and St. Luke's staff. Coordinates chaplaincy services with St. Luke's education and development programs. Participates as a resource person in outreach programs to community clergy, congregations, community groups and agencies. Assists the director in planning, implementing and evaluating spiritual care, policies and programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a Master of Divinity degree, or its equivalent, from a Theological Seminary. Endorsement or commission to function in a Ministry of Pastoral/Spiritual Care by an appropriate religious authority. Four (4) units of ACPE accredited CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education).
• Experience: N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: WI Background Study upon hire and renewed per WI state law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: N/A
• Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of experience as chaplain in a hospital setting, including as chaplain to hospice inpatients and home hospice patients.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Capacity to integrate and make appropriate use of one's religious/spiritual heritage, theological understanding, and knowledge of behavioral sciences while providing spiritual care to persons and groups; Clarity of one's own identity as a chaplain and role in the institutional setting; Functional knowledge of the religious principles and practices of the major faith traditions; Skills of pastoral counseling and group work; Able to provide intensive and extensive spiritual care to patients, their families and St. Luke's staff in various life situations and crises; Able to provide spiritual care of the dying and the grieving including the ability to lead grief support and education groups; Able to work effectively with and in appreciation of persons of diverse religious, cultural, racial backgrounds, gender and sexual identities; Able to establish and maintain staff relationships throughout the organization and to function in the multidisciplinary setting as a member of the healthcare team; Able to interpret to the healthcare staff the spiritual dimensions of illness and healing and the spiritual resources and concerns of the patient; Able to develop rapport and provide consultation and educational programs for clergy and laypersons in the area of ministry to persons who are ill, dying, grieving , or in crises; Able to use one's perspective and competence as a chaplain in a variety of functions within the community from teaching to preaching and public speaking; Able to lead worship services, conduct funerals and memorial services and other rituals as appropriate; Able to pray in the setting of a patient's room or a large gathering of healthcare workers.

• READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
• Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• Time away from work accrual.
• Retirement plans available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke's in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke's is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women's and children's health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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Salary : $27 - $39