Pastoral Care Associate- Good Samaritan
Job ID:
R135957
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Part_time
Location:
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital – 3815 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Benefits Eligible:
No
Hours Per Week:
0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Working mainly PM, Nights, Weekends all shifts
- Delivers wholistic ministry of spiritual care for patients, families, team members and physicians. Provides spiritual care, consultation and short-term counseling to patients, families, physicians, and team members as assigned and in accordance with site and system policies, facilitates sacramental ministries.
- Responds to codes, emergencies and/or crises. Assists families with their needs in relation to the patient’s illness so they can 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.
- 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.
- Supports and interprets the mission and values of Advocate Aurora Health in clinical and departmental responsibilities and team member engagement. Supports the hospital ministry of parish clergy through referrals, consultation and education.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Eligible for faith group endorsement
Education Required:
- B.A./B.S. or equivalent religious education based on faith group requirements.
- 1 unit of CPE accredited by ACPE.
Experience Required:
- None
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Must be able to participate in overnight and weekend on-call rotation per the department schedule, including moving between sites of care as needed.
- Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to address and resolve conflicts.
- Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Competence in cross-cultural communication, cultural humility and religious diversity.
- Ability to trust, adapt to change, and to work with diverse personalities, cultures and faith traditions
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- May be exposed to blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Availability and transportation to serve on-call rotation as needed.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
