Chaplain, Per Diem, All Shifts, Pastoral Care Department

Day Kimball Healthcare; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Day Kimball Healthcare as a Chaplain, providing spiritual and emotional support to patients and families in a committed healthcare environment. This per diem role involves assisting in palliative care, maintaining confidentiality, and being part of a supportive team aiming for quality healthcare and community connection.

Benefits

Sick Time

401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution

Pet Insurance

Clinical Ladder Program

Shift Differential

Pay for Performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and M.Div. Theological education as required for ordination.
• Accredited CPE training with documentation and recommendation.
• Certified by relevant professional chaplain associations.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral care for in-patients, oncology, and emergency room patients.
• Respond to codes and emergencies when in house and on call.
• Maintain confidentiality in patient and staff support.

Skills

Spiritual Support

Emotional Support

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree

M.Div. Theological Education

Accredited CPE Training

Job description

Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Chaplain (Per Diem) for the Pastoral Care Department in Putnam, CT!

• Sick Time
• 401K Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Pet Insurance
• Clinical Ladder Program(only for eligible positions)
• Shift Differential
• Pay for Performance

Chaplain Job Summary:Providing spiritual and emotional support for the patients, families and staff of Day Kimball Healthcare in accordance with their needs. The Chaplain also provides spiritual support to Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern CT patients and their families.

Chaplain Job Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility for the provision of pastoral care for in-patients, oncology, emergency room patients and Hospice and Palliative Care patients and their families
• On call as needed
• Responds to codes and emergencies when in house and when on call
• Charts in-patient and oncology visits appropriately
• Makes sure that Hospice pastoral visits are appropriately recorded in the electronic chart
• Provides for and models confidentiality in all areas of patient/family and staff support
• Be aware of his/her pastoral identity, be able to work as part of a team.

Chaplain Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree and M.Div. Theological education as required for ordination in ministry by the sponsoring faith group.
• Accredited CPE training. Able to produce documentation
• (verification) of this, with a letter of recommendation.
• Certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains or National Association of Catholic Chaplains.

Experience:

• Be duly ordained and recognized as a member in good standing by the appropriate ecclesiastical sponsoring body.
• Minimum of three years of pastoral care/ministry experience.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health?The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For nearly 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees. We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws.Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.

Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as a Chaplain and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!