Staff Chaplain

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Closing Date:

02/25/2025

Type of Position:

Instructional Development

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | NRSL Pastoral Care IP C

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Staff Chaplain is responsible for the delivery of pastoral care to patients, their loved ones and to hospital staff in a manner that fosters a committed patient-and family-centered approach to care that is both interdisciplinary and collaborative which ensures the engagement of patient and family care and decision-making processes. The Chaplain will have responsibility to ensure that religious and pastoral care needs of the patients and their loved ones are met in the areas to which the chaplain is assigned. The Chaplain will report to the Director of Pastoral Care & Clinical Pastoral Education Training Programs.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

Additional Information:

Additional Information:

Participates in the delivery of and arranging for appropriate care to patients, their loved ones and Staff in the Chaplain’s assigned areas:

• Actively participates in the delivery of pastoral care including chaplain on-call duty.

• Responds to requests for pastoral care in a timely manner.

• Participates in offering worship opportunities.

• Participates in meeting ritual and sacramental needs.

• Supports an approach to Pastoral Care that is both interdisciplinary and collaborative which ensures the engagement of patient and family in care and decision-making processes.

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Supports an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care:

• Participates in team meetings and interdisciplinary rounds.

• Serves on institutional committees as appointed.

• Promotes an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care between all Chaplains.

Participates in the proper administrative procedures for the department in accordance with institutional policies:

• Assists in the coordination of local clergy and pastoral visitors from the community.

• Keeps records of pastoral activity to communicate with other members of the department and report to the department.

• Participates in the department’s plan for continuous quality improvement.

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Participates in programs and administrative activities of the institution:

• Participates in monthly staff meetings in the department and assigned areas of pastoral responsibility.

• Participates in regular professional development activities and ongoing peer view consultation.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes