On Call Chaplain
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Ravenna
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary: The On-Call Staff Chaplain provides compassionate,
culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate spiritual and
emotional support to pediatric patients, their families, and
hospital staff. This role responds to spiritual care needs as they
arise, particularly during evenings, nights, weekends, and
holidays, offering a supportive presence during times of crisis,
grief, or uncertainty. The On-Call Chaplain serves patients and
families of all faith traditions, spiritual backgrounds, and
beliefs, or no faith, fostering a healing environment consistent
with the hospital's mission and values. Responsibilities: Provide
spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff
during on-call hours, including crisis intervention, grief support,
and end-of-life care. Respond promptly to referrals, code events,
trauma activations, and urgent requests for chaplain presence.
Offer rituals, prayers, sacraments, or other spiritual practices as
requested and appropriate, while respecting the diverse beliefs of
patients and families. Serve as a compassionate presence in times
of stress, loss, or decision-making, providing comfort and
guidance. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team,
ensuring spiritual needs are integrated into patient- and
family-centered care. Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality,
and sensitivity to diverse cultural and spiritual perspectives.
Participate in hand-off communication with daytime chaplains to
ensure continuity of care. Maintain readiness to provide chaplaincy
support across all units, including emergency, intensive care, and
inpatient units. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational,
and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age. Other
duties as required. Other information: Required Qualifications : At
least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by
ACPE. Demonstrated ability to support individuals from diverse
faith traditions, cultures, and backgrounds. Strong interpersonal,
listening, and crisis intervention skills. Endorsement or
credentials from a recognized faith tradition, such as ordination,
commissioning, or authorization to serve in a religious office.
Candidates should hold formal recognition beyond lay membership
within their denomination or faith community. Prefer previous
experience in pediatric, hospital, or health care chaplaincy.
Schedule & Compensation On-Call Shifts: Evenings, nights, weekends,
and holidays as scheduled. Compensation: Paid per diem per shift;
additional compensation for in-hospital response time as
applicable. Technical Expertise Experience in pediatric, hospital,
or health care chaplaincy preferred. Experience working with all
levels within an organization is required. Experience in healthcare
is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or
similar software is required. Education and Experience Bachelor's
degree in theology, religious studies, pastoral care, or a related
field. At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
accredited by ACPE, required. Years of relevant experience: Minimum
1 year is preferred. Years of experience supervising: None. On Call
FTE: 0.001000 Status: Fixed Hybrid
Keywords: Akron Children's Hospital, Warren , On Call Chaplain, Healthcare , Ravenna, Ohio
