Per Diem Chaplain – Weekend & Holiday Spiritual Care

2200 Elmhurst Memorial Hospital; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Endeavor Health’s Elmhurst Hospital is seeking a Chaplain for per diem coverage. Weekend shifts (Saturday day/night, Sunday day) with potential spread across days, overnights, and holidays, to support 24/7 spiritual care for patients, families, and staff.

The role provides crisis response, end-of-life care, and sacramental resources, with collaboration across interdisciplinary teams and community clergy as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of theological education.
• 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education required; 2 units preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong interpersonal, empathetic, and communication skills; ability to document visits in electronic resources; teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient- and family-centered spiritual care, crisis support, and end-of-life resources.
• Triages and manages multiple requests to maintain 24/7 spiritual care coverage.
• Engage in spiritual assessment and develop a care plan with community connections.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and patient experience staff to optimize care.
• Assist with Advance Care Planning and documentation in electronic health records.
• Participate in department meetings and professional development activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Theological education (1 year) required

CPE - 1 unit required

CPE - 2 units preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Endeavor Health’s Elmhurst Hospital is seeking a Chaplain for per diem coverage. Weekend shifts (Saturday day/night, Sunday day) with potential spread across days, overnights, and holidays, to support 24/7 spiritual care for patients, families, and staff.

The role provides crisis response, end-of-life care, and sacramental resources, with collaboration across interdisciplinary teams and community clergy as needed.