Roper St. Francis Healthcare System

The Roper Hospital CPE program of Roper St. Francis Healthcare is accepting applications for the 2024-25 Chaplain Resident position in the program starting November 18, 2024.  Recognized for its leading-edge technology and best practices, Roper Hospital builds on a long legacy of excellence. Founded in 1829 as the first community hospital in the Carolinas, Roper Hospital today is one of the most trusted names in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. As the proud recipient of national awards for quality patient care, Roper enjoys an outstanding reputation for excellent outcomes and personal attention.

Spiritual Care is well-integrated and valued in our health system.  The work experience encompasses many medical/surgical specialty areas, including cardiology, oncology, critical care, rehabilitation, and palliative care. 

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is committed to the people who do so much each day for our patients.  As part of that commitment, we provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, when in a benefit eligible position. Our benefits package is available for review at www.rsfbenefits.com.

Address:  316 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:

This one-year residency allows for position to engage in Clinical Pastoral Education in accordance with the standards of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education and the US Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation. Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff. Work collaboratively with the Department of Pastoral Care staff and participate in department activities and events. Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis.

Essential Job Functions:

• ​Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, visitors, and staff.
• Work collaboratively with Pastoral Care staff and participate in Department activities and events.
• Provide on-call pastoral care coverage on a rotating basis.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a background in theology required.

Master of Divinity preferred. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.

To view this opportunity and apply, please visit HERE or call Rena Davis at 843-402-1153.