Hospital Chaplain (PRN)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Chaplaincy role offers spiritual, emotional, and pastoral support to patients, families, and coworkers within Mercy's care team.

The chaplain serves people of all faith traditions, upholding Mercy's mission while ensuring confidentiality and compassionate presence during illness, crisis, and loss.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field or equivalent experience.
• One unit of CPE or equivalent, completion within one year if hired under equivalency.
• Experience providing pastoral care or visiting the sick in ministry settings.
• Endorsed or eligible for endorsement by a recognized faith community.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, and coworkers.
• Provide support during crises, serious illness, trauma, and end-of-life care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care team members.
• Assist visiting clergy and connect patients with spiritual resources as needed.
• Document pastoral care services and maintain confidentiality.
• Foster an environment of compassion, dignity, religious freedom, and respect for all beliefs.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field

One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent

Pastoral care experience

Endorsed or eligible for endorsement

Job description

Position Summary

The Hospital Chaplain provides spiritual, emotional, and pastoral support to patients, families, and coworkers during times of illness, crisis, loss, and stress. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Chaplain ministers to people of all faith traditions and belief systems while supporting Mercy's mission, values, and service standards.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details

The Hospital Chaplain provides spiritual, emotional, and pastoral support to patients, families, and coworkers during times of illness, crisis, loss, and stress. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Chaplain ministers to people of all faith traditions and belief systems while supporting Mercy's mission, values, and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, and coworkers.
• Provide support during crisis situations, serious illness, trauma, and end-of-life care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other care team members.
• Assist visiting clergy and connect patients with spiritual resources as needed.
• Document pastoral care services and maintain confidentiality.
• Foster an environment of compassion, dignity, religious freedom, and respect for all beliefs.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Ministry, Divinity, or related field; or equivalent education and experience.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent experience (completion required within one year of hire if hired under the equivalency provision).
• Experience providing pastoral care or visiting the sick in a ministry setting.
• Endorsed or eligible for endorsement by a recognized faith community.

Preferred

• Graduate-level coursework in Theology, Ministry, Counseling, Divinity, or related field.
• Two or more units of CPE.
• Healthcare or military chaplaincy experience.

This role requires a compassionate individual who can provide spiritual comfort, emotional support, and pastoral presence while helping patients, families, and coworkers navigate some of life's most challenging moments.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.