Staff Chaplain - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City seeks a Staff Chaplain (PRN) to provide pastoral and spiritual care across the care continuum, supporting patients, families, and staff in a diverse clinical setting.

The role involves on-call duties, administering sacraments, leading devotional services, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the patient experience while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, or related religious field.
• 1+ year clinical or pastoral experience with inter-faith backgrounds.
• Ordained and/or endorsed by denomination to which the chaplain belongs.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral/spiritual care across the continuum of care for patients and families.
• Administer sacraments as needed and conduct formal worship services.
• Collaborate with chaplains and hospital staff to coordinate care and spiritual support.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure accurate documentation in the EHR.
• Participate in on-call rotations and hospital committees as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Pastoral care

Counseling/psychology

Team player

EHR familiarity

Education

Master’s Degree in Divinity/Theology

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Position Title Staff Chaplain - PRN Varies - PRN Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Chaplain will help ensure on‑call coverage for our 24/7 hospital facility. Provides pastoral/spiritual care across the continuum of care to patients and families with diverse religious traditions.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills by providing pastoral/spiritual care. Provides pastoral/spiritual care across the continuum of care to patients and families with diverse religious traditions. Demonstrates the ability to effectively interact with and provide pastoral spiritual support to patients/families/staff outside of the ordained’s spiritual tradition. Functions as pastoral/spiritual resource person for the hospital staff and students. Using counseling/psychology background and skills for organization, helps coordinate the psychological/spiritual/emotional support response for staff impacted by significant patient events (second victim). Administers sacraments, as needed, to patients of diverse ages and traditions. Conducts formal worship services open to patients, families, staff, physicians, students and others. Ensures “devotional materials" are available to meet the diverse needs of the patient, family and employee population. Functions in a team environment with other chaplains to coordinate pastoral/ spiritual care of all patients and plan pastoral/spiritual activities throughout the institution. As needed, provides off‑hours (on‑call) coverage in conjunction with other Chaplains on a rotational basis. Collaborates effectively with other chaplains to evaluate the effectiveness of current systems and processes and generate ideas to enable the pastoral care program to meet the needs of the diverse patient and employee population. Represents the hospital in the community through talks and activities in various professional groups and maintains relationship with community clergy. Demonstrates the ability to enter and retrieve information from an electronic health record and to utilize computer technology in the course of daily work. Participates in hospital committee and educational endeavors as assigned. Participates in the effective and appropriate recruitment, development and over‑sight of volunteer staff to support the department. Demonstrates ability to participate in the ongoing deployment of a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program. Maintains strict patient confidentiality and maintains patient privacy. Interacts in a courteous, customer‑focused manner. Demonstrates ability to provide service safely and efficiently. Recognizes the importance of cultural diversity, maturity level, and individual preferences/needs. Age‑Specific [X] Neonatal (up to 1 month) [X] Infant (1 month to 1 year) [X] Pediatric (1 to 12 years) [X] Adolescent (12 to 18 years) [X] Adult (19‑65 years) [X] Older Adult (65 years & over) Recognizes the relationship between cost‑effective use of resources and quality patient service. Recognizes the relationship between effective pastoral care and the patient experience of care. Recognizes threats to patient/family safety and takes action appropriately. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and department, and standards and policies. Demonstrates safe, independent judgment in completing Chaplain responsibilities. Performs all written communications accurately, legibly, and per department standards. Adhere to the University of Kansas Hospital’s established “Code of ‘Ethics". Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and department policies, and standards. Recommends ideas for change/improvement within the framework of department, and hospital standards and goals/outcomes. Interact with health team members to meet immediate and specific needs. Receives/relays all forms of communication/interpretation accurately, promptly, courteously, and to the appropriate personnel/department in support of safe patient care. Works with other disciplines to accommodate seamless care. Function as a team player assisting others in carrying out departmental duties and tasks as directed. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Divinity, Theology, or Related religious/spiritual field 1 or more years clinical or pastoral experience working with people of inter-faith, inter-religious and /or non-denominational backgrounds

Required Licensure and Certification

Ordained and/or endorsed by denomination to which the chaplain belongs

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) as recognized by a national certification organization.

Time Type: Part time

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally‑protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.