University Hospitals·Cleveland, Ohio
Provide spiritual support and care to seriously ill pediatric patients, their families, and staff within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Advocate for patients' religious and cultural needs while documenting visits in electronic medical records.
"To Heal.
To Teach.
To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.
The Chaplain role within the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team.
This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues.
We currently offer an opportunity for a Part Time, Days, Chaplain to support seriously ill pediatric patients and their families in Cleveland.
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including: Free parking for regular status caregivers Tuition reimbursement Full benefits and retirement Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development What You Will Do Provide effective spiritual support that contributes to the wellbeing of each patient, family member, visitor, volunteer, or employee Acts as an integral part of the health care team, including interacting with nursing, medical, and support staff to ensure that the appropriate levels of service are met/delivered in a timely manner.
Provide spiritual care that respects diversity, relative to differences in race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, philosophies, religious perspectives etc.
Advocate for patients by educating staff about specific religious, spiritual or cultural needs and issues of patients and families which affect their care and treatment.
Appropriate use of one’s professional authority as a chaplain.
Establish trusted spiritual care relationships with empathy, openness, and respect Assists with the planning/implementation of services that provide spiritual support to the organization and community.
Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education Master's Degree Related Field of Study from accredited theological seminary (Required) Completion of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education (Required) Licenses and Certifications Certified Chaplain by the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) through the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or a similar group with the goal of obtaining certification (Preferred within 2 Years) Ecclesiastical Endorsement or Ordination/Commissioning (Required) Work Experience 3+ years’ experience providing spiritual care in clinical hospital setting (Preferred) Experience with end-of-life, trauma, bereavement, pediatric or adult care (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Working knowledge of Windows Operating System Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills Documents all visits and calls in the electronic medical record within the appropriate timeframe Crisis intervention, spiritual care, spiritual assessment, problem solving, critical thinking Ability to provide spiritual leadership and consultation in a high stress environment; work with all levels of the organization Position Details/Preferred Qualifications This Chaplain role is a clinical service for the pediatric palliative care unit, providing last rights, end of life support and family services during profoundly challenging life events for our pediatric patients and families, located in our Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience providing spiritual care in a clinical hospital setting, as well as experience with end-of-life, trauma, or bereavement.
Previous work with seriously ill pediatric patients is highly preferred.
Must have a master’s degree from an accredited theological seminary along with completion of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
It is highly preferred that the Chaplain be certified by the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) through the Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or a similar group.
This position is part-time, 20 hours per week.
Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Requires a Master's degree from an accredited theological seminary, completion of 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education, and ecclesiastical endorsement. Certification by BCCI, NACC, or a similar body is preferred within two years.
Market context
Pediatric chaplain openings in Ohio often reflect steady demand in hospitals and children’s care settings, where spiritual support is part of family-centered care. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer BCCI certification and clinical hospital experience, alongside the required master’s degree and 4 units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm how your CPE, certification, and pediatric experience align before applying.
