Night Shift Clinical Chaplain: Critical Care & ER

experiencedAlliedHealth; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a dedicated clinical chaplain for the Night shift in the Emergency and Critical Care areas at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. The role focuses on providing compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, with on-call responsiveness and collaboration with nursing leadership.

The position requires an M.Div. or equivalent, four ACPE CPE units, and board eligibility with certification within two years.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent from an accredited seminary/university.
• Graduation from accredited college and seminary with four ACPE CPE units.
• Board-eligible by the Association of Professional Chaplains; certification must be obtained within two years of hire.
• Prior pastoral hospital experience or congregational experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care to patients, families, and staff in Emergency and ICU during night shifts.
• Document patient encounters and participate in department/hospital committees.
• Lead worship services when requested and mentor CPE residents.

Skills

Pastoral care

Crisis intervention

Professional communication

Education

Master's in Divinity

ACPE CPE units

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a dedicated clinical chaplain for the Night shift in the Emergency and Critical Care areas at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. The role focuses on providing compassionate spiritual care to patients, families, and staff, with on-call responsiveness and collaboration with nursing leadership.

The position requires an M.Div. or equivalent, four ACPE CPE units, and board eligibility with certification within two years.