Night Chaplain

Chaplain This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by addressing the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, families, and staff. Chaplains are members of the interdisciplinary care teams and participate in the provision of holistic care.

Assesses and cares for the spiritual/emotional needs of patients, families, and staff.

Documents patient/family assessments in the clinical records.

Provides community education on Advance Directives or pastoral care related topics.

Provides/facilitates Sacramental support to the patients (including assisting the Catholic priest chaplains in providing the Eucharist as needed).

Offers to contact local clergy if necessary or requested by patient/family.

The chaplain assigned to the Palliative Care Team attends team meetings and conducts palliative care consults.

Participates in Pastoral Care staff meetings and staff education.

Carries the on call cell phone in rotation with the other chaplains and overnight as needed.

Helps others discover meaning in amidst suffering, grief, and loss.

Has a working knowledge of the Ethical & Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information as required by hospital policy.

Relates to persons of diverse cultural and spiritual beliefs.

A Masters degree in theology, divinity, religious studies, or pastoral ministry preferred. The department requires CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) 4 units within a required time (in consultation with department manager) upon hiring.

Licensure Certification Registration:

Certification by National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) or actively working to acquire within a required time by the department (in consultation with the department manager).

A practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church preferred.

Mercy is an independent community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.