Catholic Priest

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Priest, you will provide essential sacramental, spiritual, and emotional care to patients, families, and staff, aligning with our mission.

Every day you will respond on-call to administer emergency sacraments, meticulously document ministry encounters, attend department meetings, and collaboratively provide excellent patient care while adhering to all policies.

To be successful in this role, you will operate with compassion and professionalism during emergencies, complete all mandatory training, and strictly comply with HIPAA and corporate security policies regarding confidential patient information

• Provides for sacramental needs across the hospitals to include the Sacrament of Reconciliation; Sacrament of the Sick (anointing) and daily mass.

• Provides spiritual and emotional care to patients, their families as well as hospital staff. Provides pastoral care and counseling consistent with the plan of treatment developed for each patient.

• Provides for and participates in hospital dedication/blessing ceremonies as well as provide religious ritual/services for patients, families, staff and volunteers as requested and appropriate.

• Triages patient needs and completes initial visits to newly admitted patients in a timely manner, including documenting comprehensive spiritual assessments and care plans. Completes an average of 12 substantive patient care visits per 8-hour shift. Assists patients in completing advance directive paperwork.

• Participates regularly in patient rounds on the units to which he/she is assigned.

• Takes an active role in addressing concerns with patients, families, other health professionals and physicians by participating in clinical case and family conferences.

Job Requirements

Required

• Master's Degree

• Successful completion of four (4) units of Clinical Pastoral Education

• At least one year of supervised hospital chaplain experience, which may includeClinical Pastoral Education

• Catholic Chaplain, within 24 - months

Preferred

• Experience in acute care, hospice or long term care

• Catholic Chaplain Certification

Where You'll Work

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena - and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.

Pay Range

$25.55 - $38.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.