PRN Hospital Chaplain - Compassionate Spiritual Caregiver

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a PRN On-Site Chaplain to support patients, families and staff through spiritual care. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in theology or related field, with Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and experience visiting the sick.

Candidates should demonstrate compassion, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative pastoral team, with eligibility for endorsement by a faith community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, ministry, divinity or related field is required or equivalent education/experience.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent; candidate has up to one year to complete the unit if using equivalent experience.
• Two units of CPE are preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Experience visiting the sick in a ministry capacity.
• Endorsement by a faith community or eligibility for endorsement.
• Ability to minister to the whole person with an emphasis on spiritual care.
• Work independently within a strong pastoral team and collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical staff.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Pastoral care

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology/ministry/divinity or related field

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit completed

Two units of CPE (preferred)

Job description

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a PRN On-Site Chaplain to support patients, families and staff through spiritual care. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in theology or related field, with Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and experience visiting the sick.

Candidates should demonstrate compassion, strong communication, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative pastoral team, with eligibility for endorsement by a faith community.