Night Chaplain (Registry)

UW Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening/night/weekend shift different

On-site daycare through UW Health Kids

PTO and comprehensive benefits package

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks a chaplain for per diem hospital ministry at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. The role involves providing spiritual care, visitation, and pastoral support within a hospital setting, including weekend and evening coverage.

Applicants typically hold a theology-related degree and relevant CPE experience; the position offers competitive pay, benefits, on-site daycare possibilities, tuition assistance, and opportunities for professional growth within UW

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Religious Studies, Pastoral Counseling, or a related field of ministry from a CHEA-accredited school. Required
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred

Responsibilities

• 2 years of pastoral ministry experience including hospital visitation. Required
• Endorsement or recognition of ministry by the Chaplain’s denomination/faith group preferred
• At least one unit of hospital-based Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Religious Studies, Pastoral Counseling, or a related field of ministry from a school accredited by a CHEA member

One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Job description

Work Schedule:

Per diem, Sunday - Saturday 6pm-11pm on-site 11pm-7am on-call, you will work at UW Health Swedish American Hospital 1401 E State St.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

Annual wellness reimbursement

Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

Strong shared governance structure

Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Divinity, Spirituality, Religious Studies, Pastoral Counseling, or a related field of ministry from a school accredited by a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Required


• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years of pastoral ministry experience including hospital visitation Required


• Endorsement or appropriate recognition of ministry by the governing body of the Chaplain’s denomination/faith group Preferred


• At least one unit of hospital based Clinical Pastoral Education or its equivalent Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Membership (or eligibility for membership in) the Association of Professional Chaplains or the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. Preferred


• APC Board Certification. Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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