Covenant Health

Chaplain

Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day shift

Parkwest Overview:

Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer.

Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols!  Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons.  Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!

Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

Position Summary:

Provides spiritual counseling and guidance to patients, families, and staff and performs or arranges religious services to meet patient needs.

Recruiter: Kathleen Rice || kkarnes@covhlth.com || 865-374-5386

• Consults with hospital staff regarding hospital ministry. Collaborates with members of the hospital care team in identifying and resolving problems. Acts as a liaison between patient, family, and hospital staff during periods of crisis, e.g. illness, dying, lengthy or difficult surgery.
• Evaluates patient needs for spiritual guidance and counseling and initiates or recommends individual programs and services to meet those needs.
• Leads various workshops and retreats for staff as identified by their needs.
• Conducts appropriate chapel services.
• Works with manager and committee regarding utilization of resources to assist patient, family, and/or staff in times of need.
• Cultivates relationships with community churches and clergy. Serves as an advocate for Covenant Health in the community.
• Assists with recruitment and proctoring Clinical Pastoral Education student chaplains.
• Facilitates training for area clergy.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Master of Divinity/Theology

Minimum Experience:         

Three (3) years’ experience in pastoral ministry, with one (1) year in health care ministry.

Licensure Requirement:      

Board Certified by professional chaplaincy organization or must be certification eligible.