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CHI St Anthony Hospital

Chaplain

Pendleton, OR · On-site

$30.76 - $45.76/hr

Catholic Chaplain * Jewish Chaplain (BCC) * Canadian Spiritual Care Certification Where You'll Work CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma ...

St Johns Regional Medical Center

Chaplain

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$32.38 - $48.17/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and ... Makes referrals for sacramental ministry of Catholic patients for Catholic chaplains or Eucharistic ...

St. Rose Dominican San Martin

Chaplain

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$25.55 - $38/hr

Catholic Chaplain Preferred * Acute care, hospice or long term care Where You'll Work Hello Humankindness Join the Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San MartĂ­n Campus, and become part of a legacy ...

VMFH Division Support Services

Chaplain Non Cert

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$32.38 - $53.43/hr

Catholic Chaplain, within 36 - months or * Board Certified Chaplain APC, within 36 - months or * Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, within 36 - months or * BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN ...

Ladgov Corporation

Fort Hood, Texas Key Responsibilities * Assist the Catholic Chaplain and Priest with preparation and coordination of Mass and holy day services * Prepare liturgical materials, sacred vessels, and ...

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To thrive as a Catholic Chaplain, you need a background in theology or pastoral studies, endorsement from Church authorities, and relevant chaplaincy experience. Certification from professional chaplain organizations and familiarity with electronic documentation systems are often required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience help chaplains provide compassionate spiritual care in diverse settings. These abilities are vital for supporting individuals’ spiritual needs and fostering a comforting environment in hospitals, schools, prisons, or military facilities.

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A Catholic Chaplain's daily activities often include conducting religious services, offering sacraments, providing spiritual counseling, and supporting individuals and families facing crisis or grief. They regularly collaborate with healthcare teams, social workers, or administrators to address the spiritual and emotional needs of those they serve. Chaplains may also facilitate ethics consultations, organize prayer groups, and ensure that religious rituals and requirements are met. The role involves a balance of scheduled sacramental duties and on-call availability to respond to urgent spiritual needs.

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A Catholic Chaplain is a clergy member or lay minister who provides spiritual care and support in institutions such as hospitals, prisons, military units, and schools. They offer pastoral counseling, lead religious services, administer sacraments, and provide guidance based on Catholic teachings. Their role is to support individuals in times of crisis, illness, or personal struggles while fostering a sense of faith and community.

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Chaplain

CHI St Anthony Hospital

Pendleton, OR • On-site

$30.76 - $45.76/hr

Per diem

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description


Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Chaplain you will provide compassionate emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and hospital staff as a valued member of the Spiritual Care Resources Team.

Everyday you will support individuals and families during times of illness, injury, grief, and transition, offering presence, comfort, and guidance when it is needed most, through skilled pastoral care services

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Promotes a strong belief in St. Anthony’s and the Franciscan Mission and has respect for and compliance with St. Anthony’s Patient Rights Statement.
  • Demonstrates behavior consistent with CommonSpirit’s Core Values.
  • Promotes positive customer relations with internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrates respect and sensitivity to cultural/social differences in interactions with others.
  • Demonstrates initiative and problem solving skills using sound judgment.
  • Provides pastoral care and supports patients, residents and family members during a period of illness, injury, loss or grief.
  • Provides spiritual care that respects diversity and differences including but not limited to culture, gender, sexual orientation and spiritual/religious practices.
  • Facilitates logical reflection in the practice of spiritual care.
  • Formulates and utilizes spiritual assessments in order to contribute to plans of care.
  • Maintains current documentation on patient and resident caseload and record keeping responsibilities.
  • Networks with community clergy on a continuum of spiritual care.
  • Develops, coordinates and facilitates public worship/spiritual practices appropriate to diverse settings and needs.
Job Requirements

Preferred 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Theology, Behavioral Science, Ministry, or a related field

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Healthcare Chaplain in a hospital and/or long-term care setting (upon hire)

  • Completion of, or active enrollment in, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) (upon hire)

  • Board certification or equivalent credentials accepted upon hire, including:

    • Board Certified Chaplain (APC or BCC)

    • Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education

    • Catholic Chaplain

    • Jewish Chaplain (BCC)

    • Canadian Spiritual Care Certification

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Anthony Hospital is a 25 bed, licensed for 49, faith-based, acute care, level four trauma, critical access hospital and healthcare campus serving the Pendleton, Oregon area for more than 100 years. We are committed to the highest quality of patient care and safety; and to strengthening our community through wellness education. CHI St. Anthony Hospital is designed specifically to ensure that our physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals can continue to provide extraordinary care for our patients. The 103,000 square foot hospital features 4 operations rooms, 11 emergency rooms, 30 private patient rooms, and the latest medical equipment. St. Anthony Hospital has plenty of room to grow as needed by the community and will continue to provide the safest quality of care possible. St. Anthony Hospital was also named one of the top patient experience hospitals in 2021. CHI St. Anthony is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services-all recognized for quality, safety and service. To learn more go to www.sahpendleton.org

Qualifications:

Preferred 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Theology, Behavioral Science, Ministry, or a related field

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Healthcare Chaplain in a hospital and/or long-term care setting (upon hire)

  • Completion of, or active enrollment in, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) (upon hire)

  • Board certification or equivalent credentials accepted upon hire, including:

    • Board Certified Chaplain (APC or BCC)

    • Certified Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education

    • Catholic Chaplain

    • Jewish Chaplain (BCC)

    • Canadian Spiritual Care Certification

Employment Type: PRN

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