Hospital Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care & Crisis Support

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible SP

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Partner Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Chaplain for the Pastoral Care department. This full-time daytime role (8:00am–4:00pm) provides spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, with patient visits within 24 hours of admission and needs assessment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, theology/spirituality background, hospital ministry experience, and CPE preferred. Catholic priest or sister in good standing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong background in Theology/Spirituality with hospital and parish ministry experience preferred.
• Roman Catholic Priest or Sister in good standing preferred.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.
• Full Time from 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Visiting new Catholic patients within 24 hours of admission.
• Performing initial assessment of patients to ascertain their spiritual and religious needs.
• Responds to patients' spiritual needs as soon as possible and/or make appropriate referrals.
• Documents effectively in a timely manner.
• Participating in problem solving and decision-making processes which enhance patient care in collaboration with other care givers.
• Presiding at the Eucharistic Liturgy as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Mediator

Communication skills

Counseling skills

Crisis management

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Theology/Spirituality background

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Chaplain for the Pastoral Care department. This full-time daytime role (8:00am–4:00pm) provides spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, with patient visits within 24 hours of admission and needs assessment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, theology/spirituality background, hospital ministry experience, and CPE preferred. Catholic priest or sister in good standing is preferred.