Job Description

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Spiritual Health & Wellbeing Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Spiritual Health Provider (Chaplain).

WORK SCHEDULE

• Per Diem

• One night Standby/On Call required per week (4 shifts/month) 

• Day shift coverage periodically available for holiday, vacation and weekend coverage

• Flexibility of schedule and availability on holiday weekends preferred.

This role requires availability from 4:15 pm-8:00 am. Candidates must be within 45 minutes of the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake campus (1959 NE Pacific St Main Hospital, Seattle, WA 98195). Spiritual Health Providers do not sleep overnight at the hospital. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• We are currently looking for standby availability for one (or more) of these nights: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday.  Additional opportunities to cover day shifts will be available intermittently (e.g. staff vacations, holidays and some weekend shifts)

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Spiritual Health & Wellbeing Department is to support patients, caregivers and staff as they navigate suffering, uncertainty, and loss. Our department values reflect the UW Medicine’s Service Culture Guidelines of compassion, respect, collaboration, teamwork, diversity, equity, inclusion, innovation, education, integrity, accountability and excellence. We are committed to the clinical practice and assessment models of outcomes oriented spiritual care.  We value being a member of a vibrant learning community.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cultivate and model the UWMC Service Culture Guidelines (Respect, Compassion, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Teamwork, Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence) and the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics

• Provide trauma-informed spiritual care to UWMC patients, responding to requests for service promptly; documenting spiritual care assessments, interventions, outcomes, plans of care.

• Provide excellent clinical care and be an active part of the department’s ongoing learning community.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in care coordination of patients and caregivers. Make appropriate referrals to members of the multidisciplinary team.

• Support staff wellbeing via rounding, Tea for the Soul, facilitating formal and informal trauma and critical incident debriefings and grief support.

• Effectively assess and address spiritual distress, goals of care, hopes, needs and resources

• Effectively communicate with UWMC and Fred Hutch Cancer Center Spiritual Health Teams for highest quality plan of care coordination 

• Execute handoffs, charting, and staff care statistics as requested by the department in a timely and effective manner.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) or equivalent from seminary accredited by the Association of Theological Schools

• Have completed at least one unit of CPE in the ACPE Program. Preference to those who have completed four units of CPE

• Must be in good standing with a nationally recognized religious, spiritual, or philosophical body.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is an on-call/per diem position, which will require working weekly standby/on-call shifts from 4:30pm-8:00am.  Most Per diems cover a regularly weekly night shift.  Covering a night shift makes you eligible to cover day shifts as they emerge for holiday, vacation and weekend coverage.

• The 16 hour overnight Standby (on-call) shifts originate at home until the Spiritual Care Provider is called into the hospital to support patients, family, or staff.

TO APPLY: Please submit an updated application, cover letter, and a verbatim which demonstrates your facility to address complex spiritual/existential issues through our online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$35.99 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$54.65 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.