Night-Shift Staff Chaplain - Holistic Spiritual Care

Advocate Aurora Health; Center (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health seeks a chaplain to deliver comprehensive spiritual care for patients, families, and healthcare teams. The role requires on-call coverage, collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues, and active engagement with faith communities. Strong clinical presence and compassionate leadership are essential.

The position supports 24-hour on-call coverage and requires flexibility for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, aligning with hospital needs and patient care priorities.

Qualifications

• BA or BS from an accredited college or university.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent; certification standards met within 18 months of hire.
• Eligible for APC/BCCI/NACC/NAJC board certification; ecclesiastical endorsement; good standing with faith community.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic spiritual care to patients, families, and staff.
• Assist during emergencies and guide end-of-life processes; promote patient safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; participate in care planning and education.
• Mentor and engage in community outreach while upholding organizational values.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

On-call flexibility

Compassionate communication

Education

BA/BS

Master of Divinity

Board certification eligible

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health seeks a chaplain to deliver comprehensive spiritual care for patients, families, and healthcare teams. The role requires on-call coverage, collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues, and active engagement with faith communities. Strong clinical presence and compassionate leadership are essential.

The position supports 24-hour on-call coverage and requires flexibility for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, aligning with hospital needs and patient care priorities.