Chaplain Resident (Full Time / Day Shift)

Responsibilities

• Participate in the educational activities in the CPE program.
• Provide visitation and pastoral care to hospitalized patients and their families in assigned areas.
• Provide pastoral care coverage to patients and their families throughout the hospital during on-call shifts.
• Function as a member of the Pastoral Care Department.
• Aid in the building of team relationships with hospital staff in patient care.
• Serve as a liaison between the area community clergy and the hospital and make recommendations to the department director for improving patient care and public relations with the community.
• Perform religious rites such as baptism, anointing, communion, or arrange for other clergy to provide those services when called upon.
• Provide in-service educational programs for hospital staff based on the resident’s areas of expertise.
• Participate in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Completion of some graduate level theological courses from an accredited theological school or seminary.
• Master of Divinity or Master of Arts in related field is preferred.
• Completion of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Previous experience in ministry either as a clinical student or work setting.
• Personal availability and skills for relating to people from various backgrounds and beliefs with respect.
• Previous ministry experience in a hospital setting.