Associate Hospital Chaplain – Diocese of Camden

Associate Hospital Chaplain

Non-Exempt – Part-time (10 hours per week)
LOCATION: CAPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER – CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Work collaboratively with Catholic Hospital Chaplain assigned to coordinate
and deliver pastoral care. Work with hospital staff to become aware of patients who request a Catholic Chaplain visit
them while hospitalized and provide them the appropriate pastoral visit. Coordinate the work for the Priest Chaplain to
complete his responsibilities of sacramental service. Coordinate the visits by lay Eucharistic Ministers and visitors from
local parishes. In the absence of the Chaplain for that cluster, will coordinate the needs of patients in consultation with
the local parishes to respond to emergencies and the appropriate request for sacraments. Be the liaison between the
Hospital Catholic Chaplain and the local parishes to inform them of parishioners who wish them notified of their
hospitalization. Be the liaison with the hospital Administration in order to secure feedback and support for the Catholic
Chaplaincy program.


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 1 unit of CPE training or related hospital chaplaincy experience and
training. (CPE credential preferred). Minimum one year of experience in a Hospital Chaplain role. Understanding and
ability to articulate Catholic Healthcare Ethical and Religious Directive. Excellent oral communication skills are required.
Bilingual preferred (English/ Spanish), but not required. The person should exhibit a positive attitude, possess excellent
written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to work collaboratively with priest chaplains, hospital
administrators, local Pastors, volunteers, and a variety of community partners.


Please submit a statement of interest with your experience and qualifications to hr@camdendiocese.org

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