Job Title
Hospital Chaplain/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE47797
Working Title
Hospital Chaplain/UKHC
Department Name
H4005:Office of Patient Experience
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
10
Salary Range
$48,360-81,328/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MDiv or MTH
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Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
Board Certified or Eligible
Physical Requirements
Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 20 pounds; standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time.
Shift
Primarily Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with potential for evenings, overnights and some weekends and holidays per departmental need.
Job Summary
University of Kentucky HealthCare (UKHC) is currently seeking a full-time chaplain with primary responsibilities in palliative care. The chaplain will provide direct patient care, make spiritual assessments, prioritize pastoral care needs, provide sacraments or make provisions for such and address interfaith needs.
Other responsibilities will include preparing and provide memorial or worship services sensitive to the interfaith community, providing counseling, support and educational opportunities for health care team members.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will have a general understanding of basic skills (reading, writing, and math). Requires knowledge and skills such as maintaining records and files, general office work and interpersonal skills. Requires knowledge and skills of a professional area within health care typically obtained through experience or a four-year college degree.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
A Master of Divinity (preferred) or Master of Theology. Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education from an ACPE accredited training center; endorsement by a religious body as a chaplain and Board Certified or eligible for certification through the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC).
Deadline to Apply
11/03/2024
Our University Community
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
