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Resident Chaplain

Lutheran Hospital of Indiana -
Fort Wayne, IN

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Job Details

Full-time
3 days ago

Qualifications

Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Terminal illness counseling
Advance care planning
Post-session clinical documentation
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Hospice experience
Working with trauma survivors
Emotional support for clients
Care documentation
Mid-level
Emergency response in crisis intervention
Psychological support for patients
Emotional support for patients
End-of-life care
Care coordination meetings
Emotional safety support
Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning
Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Computer skills
Theology
Master of Divinity
Patient interaction
Patient counseling
Clinical confidentiality policies
Managing patient records
Palliative care patient engagement in pastoral work
Communication skills
Under 1 year
Patient family support
Divinity

Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Chaplain provides emotional, spiritual, and pastoral support to patients, families, and hospital staff during times of illness, crisis, or transition. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Chaplain facilitates spiritual care services tailored to individual needs and preferences, regardless of faith tradition or belief system. This role also serves as a resource for employee wellness and supports a culture of compassion and holistic care throughout the organization.

Essential Functions

Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing illness, grief, end-of-life care, and crisis situations.
Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborates with the care team to support the holistic needs of patients.
Offers crisis intervention and spiritual counseling to patients, visitors, and staff during times of trauma, loss, or significant stress.
Provides spiritual care in a respectful and inclusive manner, honoring cultural and religious diversity.
Facilitates rituals, prayer, blessings, or sacraments as requested by patients or families.
Assists with advance care planning conversations, end-of-life discussions, and bereavement support in collaboration with clinical teams.
Supports employee well-being through spiritual debriefings, routine staff rounding, and availability for one-on-one conversations.
Maintains relationships with local faith communities and clergy, coordinating community visits or spiritual services when appropriate.
Documents spiritual care encounters in the electronic medical record according to policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Master of Divinity or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited theological institution required
Minimum of one (1) year of residency preferred
0-1 years of experience providing spiritual care in a healthcare, hospice, or crisis setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of spiritual and emotional needs related to illness, trauma, loss, and end-of-life care.
Ability to provide respectful, compassionate care across diverse faiths, cultures, and belief systems.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with patients, families, staff, and community clergy.
Crisis intervention and active listening skills.
Familiarity with electronic documentation and confidentiality standards.
Understanding of ethical principles related to patient rights, dignity, and spiritual autonomy.

Licenses and Certifications

BCC - Board Certified Chaplain through a recognized chaplaincy organization (e.g., APC, NACC, NAJC) required
Completion of at least four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred

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