Chaplain Resident

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff.Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs. To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Provides individual and group spiritual care to patients, families and CHI Franciscan Health (CHI-FH) Staff under the general supervision of their assigned CPE Supervisor. Residents are assigned to specific units and focus their efforts in this area.
• Actively involves him/herself in self-care and all aspects of the clinical training program. Participates in all CPE functions.
• Collaborates with physicians, social workers, nursing staff and other spiritual care team members regarding holistic wellness perspectives, working to heighten awareness of the importance of spiritual beliefs and practices as well as diverse religious and cultural values in treatment and assisting others in facing the limitations of life and healthcare systems.
• Collaborates with local clergy and other spiritual leaders in augmenting patients’ faith group support.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings to exchange information and collaborate with other caregivers. Provides input on the spiritual aspects of care and grief processes.
• In conjunction with the medical ethics committee, attends to ethical considerations in patient care.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of graduate level education in Theology or Spirituality or its’ equivalent, upon hire and
• Bachelors Other and completion of a minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education and one year of successful ministry experience, upon hire and
• None, upon hire