PRN Hospital Chaplain — Spiritual Care & Memorial Services

SSM Health; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City is seeking a Pastoral/Spiritual Associate for a PRN role. You will visit patients and families, coordinate chapel services, and respond to codes to support patient care. On-call coverage includes nights and weekends in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes presence and compassionate collaboration with the care team, with opportunities to support memorial services and family support as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of pastoral experience.
• High school diploma or 10 years of work experience.
• Ability to coordinate chaplaincy services with hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients, families and staff; prepare daily census sheets for the department.
• Prepare for chapel services and coordinate sacramental/ministry activities.
• Refer patients and staff to chaplains, priests and ministers as needed.
• Send sympathy cards and participate in memorial services.
• Respond to codes and cover on-call shifts as assigned.
• Maintain alertness and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastoral experience

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City is seeking a Pastoral/Spiritual Associate for a PRN role. You will visit patients and families, coordinate chapel services, and respond to codes to support patient care. On-call coverage includes nights and weekends in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes presence and compassionate collaboration with the care team, with opportunities to support memorial services and family support as needed.