Hospital Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care Leader

Baylor St Luke's Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston seeks a Chaplain to serve as a spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing direct spiritual and existential care to patients, families, and staff.

You will work with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs, integrate holistic care, and respect diverse beliefs. You will participate in on-call rotation and lead chapel services as needed, supporting departmental guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of ministry or related work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual assessment and pastoral care to patients, families and staff.
• Interact with the patient care team on units assigned and communicate necessary patient information while respecting confidentiality.
• Participate in on-call rotation and leadership responsibilities for chapel services as needed.
• Promote and support departmental guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Empathetic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston seeks a Chaplain to serve as a spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing direct spiritual and existential care to patients, families, and staff.

You will work with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs, integrate holistic care, and respect diverse beliefs. You will participate in on-call rotation and lead chapel services as needed, supporting departmental guidelines.