Clinical Chaplain

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Assesses the spiritual needs of patients to assist the healing process as part of a holistic team. Provides focused attention to patients, loved ones, and staff without agenda, effectively listening and responding to their needs. Conveys personalized care to patients, families, and staff, ensuring they feel cared for and supported. Enables patients, loved ones, and staff to experience God's nearness, safety, and comfort. Assists patients, loved ones, and staff in articulating their struggles and identifying their inner resources of strength, meaning, faith, and hope. Helps patients and loved ones with major health decisions, clarifying moral, medical, and ethical issues. Enables patients, loved ones, and staff to seek their spiritual center and uses religious and culturally appropriate resources. Regularly visits patients, loved ones, and staff, making rounds and checking in with clinical staff in assigned areas. Responds appropriately to all code blues and other emergencies, verifying patient identity, notifying family, and coordinating with staff, family, and legal authorities. Documents and charts pastoral activities in compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations. Promotes and develops the coordination of care by participating in interdisciplinary conferences and contributing significant data for comprehensive and holistic care plans. Mentors chaplain interns and residents as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's in spiritual care, arts, or equivalent degree from college/university or institution accredited by the applicant’s institutional faith body [Required]

• Technical/Vocational School completion of deacon training and ordination [Required]

• Bachelors Degree in spiritual care, arts, or equivalent degree from college/university or institution accredited by the applicant’s institutional faith body Required OR

• Completion of deacon training and ordination Required

• 1+ pastoral ministry [Preferred]

• N/A

• Driver's License (DL) [Required]

• Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) [Preferred]

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.