chaplain

Memorial Healthcare System • Miramar, FL

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain provides direct spiritual care, counsel, and support to patients, families, and employees of Memorial Healthcare System. The role serves patients and families across adult and pediatric hospital departments using a Patient and Family Centered approach, accommodating varied faith traditions and customs. The Chaplain works alongside clinical and support staff, responds to emergency codes and critical events, and supports the hospital’s spiritual care program. The position is based in Miramar, Florida, and is designated for day shifts, with on-call coverage at night and on weekends according to need or schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology is required; a relevant field of study is also noted.
• At least one year of work, volunteer, or community service experience in ministry.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must work effectively in a team environment while functioning with independence and flexibility and managing multiple pastoral concerns and priorities.
• Must work effectively in stressful and crisis situations, with particular attention to supporting and communicating with clinical staff.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks supporting the spiritual care program of a hospital campus.
• Perform rituals and sacramental rites according to patient or family need or request.
• Attend clinical and interdisciplinary team meetings as a direct care provider alongside medical and support staff.
• Attend emergency codes and critical events as needed or requested.
• Provide spiritual services to patients and families across adult and pediatric hospital departments using a Patient and Family Centered approach.
• Provide on-call chaplain coverage at night and on weekends according to need or established schedule.
• Assess and attend to the spiritual needs of patients, families, and staff while accommodating varied faith traditions and customs.
• Lead public services and spiritual support groups as needed or requested.
• Maintain a day-to-day schedule of pastoral care rounding on patients according to need and hospital census.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time