75% Clinical Chaplain (Overnight), Spiritual Services
The Department of Spiritual Services at UI Health Care has an opening for a 75% interfaith Clinical Chaplain. The Clinical Chaplain functions as an advocate for patients and families according to values consistent with patients' belief systems and is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, serving patients, families, and staff within UI Health Care.
This position primarily provides overnight spiritual care coverage and responds to emergent spiritual care needs across multiple campuses within the UI Health Care system.
Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Identifies patients requiring spiritual intervention
Provides spiritual care and services to patients and their families
Provides liaison and referral services to hospital and community resources
Provides information, consultation, and professional support to interdisciplinary team members
Documents according to department and hospital policies and procedures
Participates in and utilizes supervision to assess skill level, identify areas for professional growth and establish mutually agreed-upon goals
Contributes to strengthening the chaplaincy profession
Demonstrates initiative and provides leadership in developing services that respond to patient care demands
Responds to emergent spiritual care needs across campuses during overnight hours and functions as the primary on-call chaplain while on shift
Performs other projects and tasks as assigned
To request a copy of the full job description, please contact heidi-bodensteiner@uiowa.edu.
Work schedule: 30 hours per week; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Work location: The overnight chaplain provides spiritual care coverage for the UI Health Care campuses including:
Main Campus University (MCU)
Medical Center Downtown (MCD)
Medical Center North Liberty (MCNL)
Pay Level: 3A. Starting salary will be based on applicant qualifications and relevant experience. To view the entire range for salary level 3A: Professional and Scientific Pay Structures | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Department of Spiritual Services website: https://uihc.org/spiritual-services-medical-center-university-campus
Education and Experience Required:
A Master’s degree and Board certified or eligible to be board certified. Board certification within 2 years of hire.
Excellent oral and written communications skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. Demonstrates high attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with EMR (electronic medical record)
Experience in fast-paced, high-volume work environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team
Desirable Qualifications:
Previous chaplaincy experience in a health care or academic medical center setting.
Previous experience with Epic electronic medical record desired.
Application Process:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a current resume and a cover letter that clearly identifies how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on March 30, or on date of closing.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
This position is not eligible for University of Iowa sponsorship for employment authorization.
For questions, contact Heidi Bodensteiner at heidi-bodensteiner@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
