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Chaplain - Lourdes Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH·McCracken County, Kentucky

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 26 days ago
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About the role

The Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities include ministering to diverse faith groups and providing support during end-of-life situations and crises.

Mercy Health About us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care.

Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Chaplain – Lourdes Hospital Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Mission or Director of Spiritual Care, the Chaplain I ministers to patients, families, and staff around religious and spiritual needs.

As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support within the context of illness, crisis, loss, and death.

The chaplain is committed to the Mission and models its core values.

Essential Functions: Recognizes the sacramental needs of the Catholic population.

Provide for religious and ritual needs of diverse faith groups.

Minister to a diverse population in a non-proselytizing manner and provide basic emotional and spiritual support to patients, visitors, our community, and fellow associates.

Provide constructive pastoral presence by employing pastoral skills including active listening and the ability to communicate in a calm, non-anxious manner.

Provide spiritual support to end-of-life situations and crisis’ (Code Blue, Death, Trauma, etc.).

24/7 call with expectations for holidays/weekends This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree (required), preferably in a related field such as Religious or Theological Studies Master’s degree in a related field (preferred)
  • Required
  • Licensing &
  • Certifications: Commitment to complete one (1) of CPE within first year of employment (required) One (1) unit of
  • Clinical
  • Pastoral
  • Education (CPE) completed (preferred)
  • Experience: Experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare setting. (preferred) Completion of lay ministry or in the ordination process. (Required) Documentation of faith community endorsement by official representative(s) reflecting good standing in accordance with the requirements of his/her own faith/spiritual tradition to be involved in hospital ministry. (Required)
  • Skills &
  • Abilities: Ability to be present to others in their illness or crisis Ability to provide pastoral support within the context of the patient's culture, values and belief system Active listening Apply Ethical Practices Clinical Pastoral Care Collaboration Communication Crisis counseling Crisis Intervention Demonstrate Empathy Flexibility Good interpersonal skills Healthcare Ethics Human Relations Interfaith Dialogue Ministering to diverse populations Organization Skills Pastoral Care Pastoral Counseling Pastoral Ministries Pastoral Theology Planning Presentation Skills Public Relations Relationship building Religious Studies Spiritual Care Spiritual Care Assessments Spiritual Support Teamwork Theological
  • Reflection
  • Verbal
  • Communication
  • Written
  • Communication
  • Training: Complete 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within first year of employment (required) As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree preferred, along with completion of lay ministry or the ordination process. Candidates must commit to completing one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) within the first year of employment.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Empathy
  • Collaboration
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Emotional Support
  • Organization Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Public Relations
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Pastoral Care
  • Interfaith Dialogue
  • Clinical Pastoral Care
  • Healthcare Ethics
  • Spiritual Care Assessments
  • Theological Reflection

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Pay
  • Parental Leave
  • Professional Development
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Incentives
  • Continuing Education Support
  • Backup Care For Children And Elders
  • 403(b) With Employer Contributions
  • Fmla Leave
  • Hsa/fsa Options

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
McCracken County, Kentucky
Posted
Jul 2, 2026
Application
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Mercy Health BSMH

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is a global Catholic health ministry operating in the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. A $14 billion organization, BSMH delivers care and health services through 47 hospitals and a network of approximately 60,000 associates, including...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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