On-Call Hospital Chaplain – Weekends & Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Chaplain for Lake Forest Hospital. This casual, non-benefited role supports patients, families, and staff, with 2 weekend call shifts per month (12–24 hr each) and 1 overnight call (8pm–8am) during the week, plus filling in to cover PTO as needed.

The chaplain provides spiritual guidance, education on directives, and collaboration with the Spiritual Care Department. Board certification or CPE units are preferred; on-call coverage may include nights, weekends,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in theology, religion, pastoral care, spiritual care, or divinity from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or in process of completing one unit of CPE within 90 days of hire date
• Ordination and/or in good standing within one’s faith tradition or certifying organization (Preferred)
• Four (4) Units of CPE, Board Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Delivers a ministry of spiritual care, counseling, consultation, worship, prayer, sacraments, and spiritual/emotional support services to patients, families, and hospital personnel for holistic care.
• Identifies ethical dilemmas and refers to Ethics Committee as needed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary clinical team activities related to planning and coordinating patient care.
• Provides end-of-life support and bereavement support.
• Educates patients and staff on Advanced Directives and Goals of Care conversations.
• Develops and leads spiritual care services within the hospital in collaboration with the Spiritual Care Department.

Education

Master’s degree in theology, religion, pastoral care, spiritual care, or divinity from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience

At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or in process of completing one unit of CPE within 90 days of hire date

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Chaplain for Lake Forest Hospital. This casual, non-benefited role supports patients, families, and staff, with 2 weekend call shifts per month (12–24 hr each) and 1 overnight call (8pm–8am) during the week, plus filling in to cover PTO as needed.

The chaplain provides spiritual guidance, education on directives, and collaboration with the Spiritual Care Department. Board certification or CPE units are preferred; on-call coverage may include nights, weekends,