Chaplain Associate

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy·Omaha, Nebraska

$21 - $29/hrOther On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 26 days ago

Practice for this role

Chaplain Associate · $21 - $29/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-31% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Omaha, Nebraska ($30.39/hr, n=399)

$7.50/hr · p10p90 · $1,040/hr

this role: $20.86/hrmedian $30.39/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 399 posted healthcare roles in Omaha, Nebraska rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 31% below the Omaha, Nebraska median for similar positions.

The Chaplain Associate provides spiritual and pastoral care to patients, families, and staff within a clinical setting. They are responsible for completing spiritual assessments, documenting care, and coordinating with religious communities to meet patient needs.

Where You’ll Work At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care.

Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment.

Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Chaplain Associate, you will be a beacon of compassionate spiritual care, profoundly impacting patient recovery and well-being during critical times.Every day, you will facilitate connections, offer comfort, and provide essential chaplaincy services to nurture the holistic healing journey for patients and their families.To be successful in this role, you will possess deep empathy, exceptional interpersonal skills, a profound commitment to spiritual care, and the organizational ability to seamlessly coordinate compassionate support within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Provides pastoral/spiritual care to patients, loved ones, and staff.

Completes spiritual assessments and communicates with other care team members.

Provides clinical documentation as required.

Responds to and initiates routine and emergency referrals in a timely manner.

Coordinates with the local religious community to ensure the patient’s/loved ones spiritual and/or sacramental needs are being met.

Coordinates spiritual/pastoral ministry and bereavement care for those approaching end of life and at death.

Provides blessing/ritual/prayer for pastoral support upon request.

Job Requirements Required Completion of one or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Preferred Bachelors Other, upon hire and Masters Other or equivalency in theology, behavioral science, ministry or related field and One to three years of pastoral ministry or related experience under institutional supervision, upon hire and

Requirements

Candidates must have completed at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with one to three years of experience in pastoral ministry or a related field.

bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Communication
Empathy
Interpersonal skills
Patient-centered care
Crisis intervention
Clinical documentation
Spiritual assessment
Spiritual care
Bereavement care
Pastoral ministry

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $21 - $29/hr
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Posted: Aug 13, 2026
Closes: Aug 13, 2027
Application: Employer website

Nebraska chaplain associate roles need CPE

In Nebraska, chaplain associate openings are typically tied to hospitals, senior care, and other healthcare settings that need spiritual care support. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for CPE, pastoral experience, and sometimes theology training, while also valuing strong bedside communication and comfort with interdisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your CPE units and prepare examples of supervised pastoral care before applying.