Chaplain II - Pastoral Care

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. The role involves assessments, care planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in a high-pressure hospital environment.

Requires four CPCE units plus advanced theological education and board certification progress. This full-time position reports to the Pastoral Care department and contributes to organizational mission and ethical care delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Performs spiritual assessments and develops spiritual plan of care.
• Attends rounds on assigned units and contributes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Responds to code blue and trauma alerts, providing calming, supportive presence.
• Educates and guides end-of-life decisions and ethical issues as requested.
• Fosters collaboration with community clergy and faith leaders.
• Assesses and responds to spiritual and emotional needs, including crisis intervention and bereavement.
• Provides support to hospital staff through individual counseling and group sessions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary pastoral care and patient health planning.
• Documents visits and interventions per organizational standards.
• Develops and implements unit-specific projects for performance improvement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Work under pressure

Education

Master's degree or higher in Divinity

Master's degree or higher in Theology

Master's degree or higher in Religious Studies

Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: 7:30-16:00 | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Pastoral Care

Job Summary: Provides pastoral care to patients, family members, and organizational staff experiencing challenge or crisis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs spiritual assessments and develops spiritual plan of care.
• Attends rounds on assigned units and makes informed contribution to the interdisciplinary team.
• Responds to code blue and trauma alerts, exemplifying a calming, soothing presence.
• Provides education and direction in the end-of-life decisions and ethical issues upon request.
• Fosters a collaborative relationship with community clergy and faith group leaders.
• Assesses and responds to the spiritual and emotional needs of those counseled, including crisis intervention and bereavement.
• Provides support to hospital staff through individual counseling and structured group meetings.
• Participates in an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care and patient health.
• Documents visits and interventions appropriately according to the standards of the healthcare organization.
• Develops and implements projects related to assigned units/specialty areas for performance improvement.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience No experience required Education Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education required upon hire AND Master's degree or higher in Divinity required upon hire OR Master's degree or higher in Theology required upon hire OR Master's degree or higher in Religious Studies required upon hire OR Master's degree or higher in related field required upon hire Licensure/Certification/Registration Chaplain - Board certified from an approved agency as determined by the organization required within 36 months of employment in this position. Organizational Responsibilities: Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Physical Demands:

(Office Environment) Standing: Occasionally Walking: Occasionally Sitting: Frequently Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Rarely Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Rarely Climbing: Rarely Bending/Stooping: Rarely Kneeling: Rarely Crouching/Crawling: Rarely Reaching: Occasionally Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Rarely Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: Low-Risk Owensboro Health Core Commitments

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.