Chaplain Coordinator Pediatric Bereavement Job at Advocate Health Care (Park Ridge)

Job Responsibility

To coordinate, facilitate, and manage a comprehensive bereavement program for Advocate Children's Hospital that provides individualized intervention and support to families experiencing the death of a child
Assess and implement individualized plans of care for the bereaved family, providing ongoing bereavement support to families and siblings (in person, by phone, or by mail) for 15 months following the death
Develop/obtain and update resources and supplies to be shared with bereaved families at the time of death and while providing bereavement follow-up care
Provide education to assist members of the health care team in assessing the role of a patient's faith perspective and faith community during times of critical illness, death and grief
Provide education to assist members of the health care team to assess bereavement needs of families at the time of death (identifying those at risk for complicated mourning, etc.)
Provide leadership and work collaboratively with Advocate Children's Hospital Pediatric Bereavement Committee to plan, coordinate, and participate in special events such as the Service of Remembrance
Assist pediatricians and hospital medical staff in preparing for and meeting with families to review autopsy results
Develop and implement tools to facilitate a successful bereavement support program, including a system for tracking families, anniversary dates, and adequate planning for memorial services
Assist families, as requested, in planning a memorial service, funeral or other meaningful ritual(s) for their child. Attend memorial services or rituals as able and participate as requested
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Pediatric Bereavement Support Program, by developing and implementing a follow-up survey to families after a year of bereavement services to solicit their input on the services and support provided to them
Deliverance of a wholistic ministry of pastoral care and sacraments for patients, families, physicians and associates
Provides pastoral care services, consultation and short-term counseling to patients, families, physicians, and associates as assigned and in accordance with department policies
Provides or facilitates sacramental ministries
Responds to codes and other emergencies or crises
Provides consultation to members of the health care team to aid in assessing the role of a patient’s faith perspective and faith community in relationship to their medical care, medical diagnosis and treatment plan
Assists families with their needs in relation to the patience’s illness so they are enabled to provide supportive care to the patient: assists family members in understanding procedures surrounding a death and in contacting families or other significant persons
Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives
Participation in the life and work of the department to assure integrated efficient services
Participates in providing overall site coverage
Works shifts as needed to provide 24 hour per day coverage, including weekends and holidays
Conducts chapel services and memorial services as scheduled
Serves on department, site, or system committees as needed
Submits required reports by the dates required
Participation in grand rounds, case conferences, teams’ meetings, identifying resolving ethical dilemmas in assigned areas
Participates in patient care planning, interdisciplinary team activities and development, staff and patient directed support groups, orients new team members
Conducts or participates in support groups for patients and families and/or the interdisciplinary team
Facilitates and encourages discussion and decision making related to medical-ethical dilemmas, such as, termination of treatment, organ donation, do not resuscitate (DNR) orders, living wills and durable power of attorney, and ensures that religious/faith issues are addressed
Represents the values of religious communities to health care professionals and hospital associates
Support of the Advocate mission, values and philosophy in areas of clinical responsibilities
Interprets the Advocate mission and philosophy in primary areas of assignment/specialization and assist managers in development of goals and objectives to enhance implementation
Supports the hospital ministry of parish clergy with referrals, information, education, counseling, and consultation
Participates, where feasible, in community clergy associations
Serves, when possible, as guest pastor of area churches
Serves as resource to clergy, churches and community groups to enhance hospital community liaisons
Participation in educational initiatives and support groups for patients and families, hospital staff, community and church groups
Provides educational opportunities relating to health care concerns in their area of specialization to physicians, interdisciplinary team members, pastoral care colleagues and students, clergy, church and community groups
Facilitates and/or speaks at support groups at the hospital and in the community
Participates in critical incident stress management sessions, staff support sessions and debriefings
Maintenance of good standing and ecclesiastical endorsement through active participation in the life and work of one’s faith group
Participates in mandatory faith group retreats and meetings
Complies with faith group requirements to maintain endorsement

Requirements

M.A./M.Div. or equivalent
Ecclesiastical endorsement for chaplaincy
Basic counseling skills
knowledge of grief process
Basic computer skills
Effective interpersonal skills--verbal and written
Utilization of critical thinking in timely decision making
A minimum of four units of CPE, ACPE
Certified by APC or NACC within three years
Strong communication and human relation skills
Conflict and crisis management experience
Small and large group leadership skills
Available for on-call, varying shifts and weekend worship
50 hours of work-related Continuing Education must be submitted to the immediate supervisor each year at the time of chaplain's annual performance review
Ability to provide empathetic care and support to bereaved families
Resiliency and flexibility to work under stressful conditions in difficult situations
Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests
Flexible hours
Some travel to bereaved families’ homes

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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