Hospital Chaplain

The University of Kansas Health System is looking for an empathetic and experienced Hospital Chaplain to join our dynamic and supportive team of healthcare professionals. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for providing spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff and be willing to work collaboratively in a team environment. The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree in theology, pastoral care, or a related field and must be ordained or endorsed by a recognized religious body. The Hospital Chaplain should also have at least three years of experience in a similar role. If you are an experienced and compassionate professional who is looking to make a difference, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities:

1. Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff.
2. Work collaboratively in a team environment.
3. Develop and maintain strong relationships with other healthcare professionals.
4. Assist with developing and coordinating spiritual care services and programs.
5. Facilitate religious and spiritual counseling and support to patients and their families.
6. Participate in on-call coverage for hospital emergencies.
7. Provide spiritual and emotional support to staff members in times of need.
8. Assist in the education and training of staff and volunteers in spiritual care.
9. Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
10. Participate in hospital committees and other activities as requested.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Hospital Chaplain in Kansas City, KS, USA is $38,000 - $69,000 per year. The salary range for a Hospital Chaplain can vary depending on a variety of factors, such as experience, education, employer, and location. Hospital Chaplains may also receive additional benefits and bonuses depending on the employer.

The University of Kansas Health System, commonly known as KU Med and formerly known as The University of Kansas Hospital, is a nonprofit, academic medical center located in Kansas City, Kansas, United States, with branch hospitals and education centers in Topeka, Kansas, Great Bend, Kansas, and Lawrence, Kansas. It is the region's only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center. In 1998, it became an independent entity that receives no funding from the state of Kansas. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Kansas Medical Center, which comprises the schools of medicine, nursing and allied health. The University of Kansas Health System combines education, research and patient care. Physicians represent more than 200 specialties.