What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roman Catholic Priest Chaplain position at St. Luke's Hospital - MO?
Location : Address
232 S WOODS MILL RDJob Posting
We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time.
St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades.
Position Summary:
Provides spiritual care services under general supervision to persons in the Hospital. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values. Provides Roman Catholic ministry to persons in St. Luke’s, Surrey Place, and St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Hospital in terms of spiritual visitation, liturgical services, and sacraments, as well as spiritual care to persons of all faith traditions.
Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs all duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values.
Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:
Education: Completion of undergraduate degree; Master of Divinity degree from a seminary accredited by the American Association of Theological Schools required.
Experience: Proof of ordination as priest, good standing, and endorsement to hospital ministry by the Archdiocese of St. Louis required.
Licensure: Board certification as chaplain by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) or (APC) preferred, 1-4 units of CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) preferred.
Benefits for a Better You:
- Day one benefits package
- Pension Plan & 401K
- Competitive compensation
- FSA & HSA options
- PTO programs available
- Education Assistance
Why You Belong Here:
You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Luke’s family to be a part of making life better for our patients, their families, and one another.