Chaplain

Overview

Shifts Available: Variable
Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)
Hours: Variable
Location: St Mary's Medical Center – Blue Springs, MO

About the role

The Chaplain provides spiritual and religious support to patients, families, visitors, and hospital staff during times of need. This role responds to requests for spiritual care, assesses individual needs, and provides compassionate guidance and support when appropriate. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to requests for spiritual care and assistance
• Assess the spiritual and religious needs of patients and families
• Provide compassionate spiritual support, guidance, and comfort
• Assist patients and families with religious or spiritual needs whenever possible
• Support hospital staff members who may need spiritual care or guidance

Qualifications

• Ordination in a recognized ecclesial tradition
• In good standing with the ecclesial authority and in good standing with their faith organization
• Minimum 2 years in spiritual services environment (Hospital, Nursing Home, Hospice, Military Chaplaincy)
• Certification through NACC, APC or other acceptable accrediting organization, or be eligible for certification; with four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed, preferred
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/