Chaplain, Pastoral Care

Job Title: Chaplain

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Pastoral Care

Req #: 0000266998

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.41 - $28.41 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Ministry as Chaplain in a hospital setting or equivalent. Interpersonal relationships, mediator, general communication skills, counseling skills, crisis management skills, team player.

As Chaplain, a typical day might include the following:

• Visiting new Catholic patients within 24 hours of admission
• Performing initial assessment of patients to ascertain their spiritual and religious needs
• Responds to patients' spiritual needs as soon as possible and/or make appropriate referrals
• Following up visits with patients as needed and/or desired by patients
• Documents effectively in a timely manner
• Participating in problem solving and decision-making processes which enhance patient care in collaboration with other care givers
• Acting as mediator and/or advocate for the patient, family and/or domestic partner
• Responding to crisis situations as appropriate
• Responding to consultations regarding Advance Directives
• Demonstrating a willingness to be flexible with unplanned assignments as necessary
• Promoting a compassionate and supportive environment conducive to healing
• Exhibits Team spirit
•  Presiding at the Eucharistic Liturgy as assigned
• Administrating the Sacrament of the Eucharist to patients who desire to receive the Eucharist
• Anointing of the Sick, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Sacrament of the Eucharist
• Responding to specific needs of the units to which the chaplain is assigned

The Chaplain role might be for you if:

• You enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment where no two days are the same
• You thrive on staying organized and balancing multiple priorities.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, physicians, and colleagues
• You take pride in providing outstanding customer service and compassionate support
• You are comfortable using computers and learning electronic health record systems.
• You enjoy being part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care
• You're seeking a healthcare career where your organizational skills directly support clinical excellence

To be considered for this position, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Strong background in Theology/Spirituality with hospital and parish ministry experience preferred. Roman Catholic Priest or Sister in good standing preferred.  Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred. Full Time from 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.