Chaplain - Lourdes Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and professionaldev

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Chaplain at Lourdes Hospital to provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff within a multidisciplinary team. The chaplain will address Catholic sacramental needs and support diverse faith groups in a hospital setting.

Requires a Bachelor's degree (preferred Master’s) and completion of CPE within the first year; 24/7 on-call with holiday/weekend coverage is expected. Mercy Health emphasizes compassion, integrity, and service in a faith-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required) in a related field such as Religious or Theological Studies
• Master’s degree in a related field (preferred)
• Commitment to complete one CPE within first year of employment (required)
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.
• Provide for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
• Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provide basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates.
• Provide constructive pastoral presence via active listening and calm communication.
• Provide spiritual support to end-of-life situations and crisis (Code Blue, Death, Trauma).
• 24/7 call with expectations for holidays/weekends.

Skills

Active listening

Pastoral care

Crisis counseling

Interfaith dialogue

Spiritual care

Pastoral counseling

Empathy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Chaplain — Lourdes Hospital

Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain I ministers to patients, families, and staff around religious and spiritual needs. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death. The chaplain is committed to the Mission and models its core values.

Essential Functions

• Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.
• Provide for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.
• Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provide basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates.
• Provide constructive pastoral presence by employing pastoral skills including active listening and the ability to communicate in a calm, non-anxious manner.
• Provide spiritual support to end-of-life situations and crisis’ (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.).
• 24/7 call with expectations for holidays/weekends

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Bachelor's degree (required), preferably in a related field such as Religious or Theological Studies
• Master’s degree in a related field (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Commitment to complete one (1) of CPE within first year of employment (required)
• One (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed (preferred)

Experience

• Experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting. (preferred)
• Completion of lay ministry or in the ordination process. (Required)
• Documentation of faith community endorsement by official representative(s) reflecting good standing in accordance with the requirements of his/her own faith/spiritual tradition to be involved in hospital ministry. (Required)

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to be present to others in their illness or crisis
• Ability to provide pastoral support within the context of the patient's culture, values and belief system
• Active listening
• Apply Ethical Practices
• Clinical Pastoral Care
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Crisis counseling
• Crisis Intervention
• Demonstrate Empathy
• Flexibility
• Good interpersonal skills
• Healthcare Ethics
• Human Relations
• Interfaith Dialogue
• Ministering to diverse populations
• Organization Skills
• Pastoral Care
• Pastoral Counseling
• Pastoral Ministries
• Pastoral Theology
• Planning
• Presentation Skills
• Public Relations
• Relationship building
• Religious Studies
• Spiritual Care
• Spiritual Care Assessments
• Spiritual Support
• Teamwork
• Theological Reflection
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Training

• Complete 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within first year of employment (required)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are AffJa...please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]