Chaplain - PRN - Chaplain - Bayfront Hospital

About the role

Provides spiritual and emotional care for patients, their loved ones and team members on assigned unit(s) at Bayfront Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL. The position requires direct access to Protected Health Information (PHI) for patient treatment and healthcare operations, involving interaction with patients, families, medical records, computer applications, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members.

Responsibilities

• Document interventions on the patient chart, including referral source, spiritual assessments, interventions, and follow‑up/referral plans.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary clinical team, participating in patient rounds, case reviews, ethics consultations, and advanced directive consults.
• Provide crisis intervention and bereavement support for individuals experiencing suffering, tragedy, or loss.
• Perform requested sacramental services, chapel services, or arrange for community clergy to provide these services.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and applicable federal, state, and local standards.
• Ensure compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Offer education programs, inspiration, and support to patients, families, team members, and the community to promote the relationship between spirituality and health.
• Provide devotions and/or invocations for Orlando Health and Orlando Health‑sponsored functions, as requested.

Qualifications

• Master‑level theological degree required; Master of Divinity preferred; equivalent master‑level theological degrees may be considered.
• Accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools preferred or inclusion in the Database of Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (ope.ed.gov/dapip/).
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units: four (4) units for full‑time, two (2) units for part‑time, one (1) unit for pool positions. All units must be recognized by ACPE, APC, NACC, NAJC, CPSP, CPE‑I, or ICPT.
• Demonstrated active spiritual faith.
• Ordination, licensure, or commissioning and endorsement as a chaplain by a religious body listed in the U.S. Department of Defense’s list of Recognized Religions.