Chaplain I, PRN

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast is seeking a PRN On-Site Chaplain to serve patients, families and staff with compassionate spiritual care. The chaplain will work within Pastoral Services to address spiritual, social, and emotional needs during illness, injury or stress, aligned with Mercy Service Standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Theology/Ministry/Divinity or related field, plus one unit of CPE (or equivalent with up to one year to complete).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology or related field; or equivalent education and experience with one year to complete CPE.
• Experience visiting the sick in a ministry capacity.
• Endorsement by faith community or eligible for endorsement; in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families and staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical team to deliver pastoral services.
• Demonstrate compassion, respect, and confidentiality in all interactions.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Listening

Emotional resilience

Self-reflection

Spiritual care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology/Ministry/Divinity

Master's level work in Theology/Ministry (preferred)

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) — 1 unit (required/optional)

Tools

Computer systems

Pagers

Telephone systems

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responding to the healing mission of Jesus and the tradition of Catherine McAuley to serve the poor and sick person, we participate in meeting the health needs of the community. Pastoral Services assists the patient, family, and personnel in meeting their spiritual, social, and emotional needs during a time of illness, injury or stress and will minister to all persons, regardless of their belief system. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Mercy Hospital Southeast

PRN On-Site Chaplain Opportunity!

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field; or equivalent education and experience in lieu of the degree in addition to the required experience. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent experience. If equivalent experience, the candidate has up to one year to complete the unit.

Experience: Experience in visiting the sick in a ministry capacity.

Certifications: In good standing with community and endorsed or eligible for endorsement by faith community.

Other:

• Compassion and respect for the dignity of each person.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to minister to the whole person with an emphasis on the spiritual.
• Ability to be self-reflective about work.
• Responds with respect, graciousness, kindness and spiritual comfort.
• Ability to work independently in the context of a strong pastoral team and in cooperation with the interdisciplinary clinical team to provide quality services resulting in high patient satisfaction.
• Able to work in emotional and stressful situations.
• Advocates for patient, family member or co-worker when the need arises.
• Uses computer systems, pagers, and telephone systems effectively.

Preferred Education: Some Master's level work in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity or related field. Two units of CPE.

Preferred Experience: Current healthcare or military chaplaincy experience.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits:

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.