Our hospital Rabbi not only supports Jewish patients and their needs but also will serve as our Oncology service line chaplain. Spiritual Care Services is well integrated in the life of the hospital and this position will have opportunities to develop professional relationships with clinicians from every discipline. Our Spiritual Care team is collegial and highly functioning and welcomes and supports new staff well. If you’re looking to grow your skills and develop further, Barnes-Jewish is the place for you.
Days will be Sunday-Thursday with time 8a-430p.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Spiritual Care Services department is made up of four service lines: Chaplaincy, Chaplaincy Education, Palliative Care Consult Services and Ethics Committee support. Each of these service lines participates within the healthcare interdisciplinary teams at Barnes-Jewish Hospital with the goal of healing body, mind and spirit. Department personnel are comprised of Board Certified Professional Chaplains, Chaplain Director, ACPE Chaplain Supervisor, Chaplain Manager, Chaplain Residents, Contractual Chaplains, Medical Director and physician of Palliative Care Consult Services, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Administrative Assistants and medical, chaplaincy, social work, nursing students rotating through these services.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provides professional spiritual care, consultation and short term counseling for patients, families and staff as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Serves as a resource for Jewish patients, families and staff throughout the hospital as needed. Serves as the voice for the tenets of the Jewish faith in relationships with BJH Leadership.
Responsibilities
Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families.
Provides direct pastoral care to staff and physicians, as needed, complementing staff support services provided by others.
Provides leadership for compassionate, responsive and faithful care of Jewish patients, their families, hospital staff and physicians.
Provides consultation to other members of the care team regarding Jewish spiritual issues and resources in patient and family care and regarding ethics.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Master's Degree
- Theology/related
Experience
<2 years
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
4 Units ACPE CPE (2 Level II)
Board Chaplain APC,NACC,AJC
Special Ministry Endorsement
Ordination as Rabbi
Preferred Requirements
Licenses & Certifications
Organ/Tissue Donation Request
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
401(k) plan with BJC match
Tuition Assistance available on first day
BJC Institute for Learning and Development
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer