Hospital Chaplain — Compassionate Pastoral Care Leader

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL seeks a hospital chaplain to lead pastoral care for patients, families and staff. The role emphasizes bedside ministry, worship services, counseling, and collaboration with care teams to support spiritual well-being in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The chaplain will coordinate with the Pastoral Care Coordinator, provide staff and patient support, and participate in ongoing education and program development within the hospital chaplaincy program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business and management principles in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate performance to drive improvements.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs; set goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Coordinator, Pastoral Care in providing a quality program of pastoral care to patients, their families and staff.
• Visit patients and families at bedside; minister to patients; offer prayer, counseling and sacraments as appropriate.
• Conduct worship services in the chapel for patients, families and staff; assist with other worship programs as needed.
• Serve as staff consultant for religious needs of patients; participate in treatment planning when possible.

Skills

Strategic planning

Resource allocation

Leadership

Problem solving

Program evaluation

Education

Divinity degree

Ordination endorsement

Job description

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL seeks a hospital chaplain to lead pastoral care for patients, families and staff. The role emphasizes bedside ministry, worship services, counseling, and collaboration with care teams to support spiritual well-being in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The chaplain will coordinate with the Pastoral Care Coordinator, provide staff and patient support, and participate in ongoing education and program development within the hospital chaplaincy program.