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Rotating - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Why work at Stanford Medicine | Stanford Health Care (SHC)?

This is a fixed-term role.

This role puts our iCare methodology at the forefront of our service and care.

The is a benefit-eligible role, and benefits begin the first of the month after the start date. Our core benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, an employee assistance program, savings and spending accounts, disability, life and accident insurance, and COBRA. For medical insurance, you have the choice of three generous health plans through Stanford Health Care Alliance, Aetna, or Kaiser Permanente. Each plan includes 100% coverage for preventive care, telemedicine through Teledoc, prescription drug coverage, and behavioral health coverage. Additional incentives exist for healthy choices. And so much more – generous leave & time off, Wellness Program, special programs, educational assistance, and adoption assistance!

This is an onsite Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

Under the direction of the Manager of Spiritual Care Education-CPE / ACPE Certified Educator, the Certified Educator Student (CES) or Candidate (CEC) engages in and completes the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) certification process. With progressive autonomy as approved by the current ACPE Certified Educator, the CES/CEC participates in the supervision of up to six (6) Level I and Level II Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) students.

The CES/CEC participates in at least one consortium focused on supporting CECs through the certification process

Locations

Stanford Health Care (Palo Alto, CA; onsite)

What you will do

• Participates in the teaching and administrative functions of the CPE program as assigned in the training curriculum including but not limited to:

• • Coordinating admissions for Level I and Level II CPE units.
• • Reviewing applications and participating in interviews.
• • Preparing unit syllabus for Level I and Level II CPE.
• • Coordinating Level I and Level II CPE orientation.
• • Coordinating and participating in course instruction/didactic training.
• • Following CPE course handbook and participating in yearly updates.
• • Scheduling CPE program activities.
• • Scheduling on-call coverage in coordination with Administrative Assistant.
• • Completing evaluations for direct supervisees within 21 days of unit completion.
• • Abides by all SHC, CPE Program policies and procedures, and ACPE Standards.
• • Submitting all program material: curricula, didactic material, syllabus, assignments, unit calendar, and log sheets.

• Takes part in the Pacific Region Community of Practice, doing preparatory reading, presenting certification-related material at each meeting, and participating fully in peer group. May participate in an additional CEC group to serve learning needs (such as Virtual SES Group or Certified Educator Formation).

• Explores familiar and new theories to ground CPE practice in theology/values, personality theory, and education and supervision in order to build the Theory Integration Presentation.

• Moves developmentally from the national Admissions Interview, through Phase I A and B, the Theory Integration Presentation, End of Phase I Review, Phase II, and Integration Interview.

• Meets regularly with one’s assigned Certified Educator for individual supervision and consultation. Prepares an agenda for each session of individual supervision.

• In Phase IB, provides educator with videotapes of all CPE components led individually by the CEC, with specific learning questions, for feedback.

• In Phase II, consults with educator, providing videotapes to support the consultation.

• Communicates with one’s Theory Integration Mentor and Certification Commission Reviewer regularly.

• Writes reflection reports at least biweekly. Writes BDTIOLs [Behavior, Dynamics, Theory, Intervention, Outcome and Learning on one’s supervision of Level I/II students.

• Writes self-evaluations every six months.

• Creates an ACPE certification portfolio and stores all certification related process notes and materials there.

• Grants access to one’s portfolio to one’s CPE Educators.

• Attends area ACPE meetings, CPE Day, ACPE national meeting, and other conferences addressing the learning needs of the CEC, as calendar and budget permit.

• Provides professional spiritual care to patients of all ages, family members and hospital staff. Respond to referrals and rounds on assigned patient units.

• Participates in on-call rotations and is available on short notice for emergencies.

• Provides rituals and sacramental care as appropriate and in accordance with departmental and denominational policies.

• Shares in planning and leadership of regular services as applicable.

• Participates in special services offered through the Spiritual Care Services department in collaboration with team members and hospital staff.

• Consults with other health care professionals to enhance patient care.

• Charts visits in the medical record and in departmental logs.

• Provides educational in-services, seminars, and programs for staff as appropriate.

• Works to increase the visibility and quality of the Department of Spiritual Care Services within the hospital community.

• Collaborates with other departments in ministry and participates in the Spiritual Care department’s intra- and inter-hospital relationships.

• Functions as a member of the Spiritual Care team by participating in staff activities, meetings, and maintaining close working relationships with all members of the department.

• Performs other duties as required, assigned, or negotiated with the Manager of Spiritual Care Education- CPE and/or Director of Spiritual Care Services.

Education Qualifications

• Completion of a graduate level degree preferably in Theology/ Divinity from an institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or the Association for Theological Schools

• Four or more of Level 1 & 2 ACPE CPE units.

• Admission to the SHC Supervisory CPE program to pursue Certified Educator CPE.

• Board Certified Chaplain with APC, NAJC, or NACC

Experience Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience as a Staff Chaplain

• Support for professional spiritual care formation by one’s spiritual/religious/ philosophical community.

• Successful national ACPE Admissions Interview.

• Student membership in ACPE, Preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• PROFESSIONAL:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Excellent ability to apply theory deductively and to identify theory inductively.

• Excellent ability to function on an interdisciplinary team and as a member of a departmental team.

• Ability to tend to administrative details with accuracy and timeliness.

• Physical ability to sustain energy for an 8-hour workday.

• Ability to cope with the spiritual and ethical implications of the clinical setting.

• Clear understanding of and commitment to the parameters of professional confidentiality.

• Ability to videotape one’s work for supervisory review.

• Knowledgeable about ministry to the sick and to persons of diverse religious, educational, racial, ethnic cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

• Ability to work well as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to relate theology/philosophy/spiritual practices, behavioral sciences and understanding of persons to help minister to patients and families.

• Good organizational and computer skills.

• Commitment to reflective practice.

• PERSONAL:

• Self-care/spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, contemplation, and reflection.

• Compassion for the sick and their loved ones.

• Maturity and ability to function under stressful conditions.

• Resourcefulness and cooperativeness in relationship with others.

• Commitment to personal and professional growth.

Licenses and Certifications

• BCC - Board Certified Chaplain

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care

• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health

• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $42.25 - $42.25 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.

As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.

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