Chaplain

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA seeks a Chaplain for a full-time day shift with rotating weekends and on-call duties. The role coordinates spiritual care across the hospital and collaborates with staff to implement a holistic care plan.

Education includes a Bachelor's in Divinity/Theology or seminary; ordination not required. Certification from APC/CPSP/Neshama/NACC/SCA within 3 years is preferred. At least two years of chaplain experience is required.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of related chaplain experience.
• Certification by a national healthcare chaplain certifying organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate spiritual care across the hospital for patients, families and staff.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the spiritual plan of care through assessments.
• Educate staff in the provision of spiritual care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate holistic patient care.
• Document patient care concerns and interventions; participate in committees.
• Provide expertise in cultural/faith diversity, ethics, end-of-life planning and grief.

Skills

Spiritual care

Staff education

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Divinity/Theology or seminary

Ordination not required

National chaplain certification (APC/CPSP/Neshama/ NACC/SCA) within 3 years

Job description

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, in Hampton, VA, is currently hiring a Chaplain. This will be a full time, day shift position with rotating weekends and on call.

Hours

• Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5pm

• Rotating Weekends along with on call requirements

Overview

Coordinates the provision of spiritual care throughout the hospital for patients, families and staff. Develops, implements and evaluates the spiritual plan of care through a spiritual assessment. Educates staff in the provision of spiritual care. Coordinates and collaborates with multi-disciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive and integrated holistic care of patients and families (to include clinical ethics). Documents patient care concerns and interventions. Contributes to hospital committees. Offers expertise in cultural/faith diversity, advance care planning, major life transitions, end of life medical decision-making, and grief processes. Works in a multi-staff and culturally diverse setting.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Divinity, Theology or seminary or equivalent course of study particular to faith (Required)

• Ordination not required

Certification/Licensure

Certification by national healthcare chaplain certifying organization preferably one of the following:

• APC (Association of Professional Chaplains)

• CPSP (College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy)

• Neshama AJC (Association of Jewish Chaplains)

• NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains)

• SCA (Spiritual Care Association) Certification within 3 years of employment

• If not a preferred organization, candidate/employee mustshow that organization is aligned with Common Qualifications and Competencies for Professional Chaplains

Experience

• Must have at least two years of related chaplain experience (Required)