Chaplain

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

PTO & Sick Leave

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Debt payoff

Certification reimburse

Pet insurance

Legal resources

Bonus potential

Job summary

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA is seeking a Chaplain for a full-time, day shift with rotating weekends and on-call duties. This role coordinates spiritual care across patients, families, and staff, and includes education, documentation, and participation in hospital committees.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Divinity/Theology or related field, with ordination not required; certification by a recognized chaplain organization is preferred within three years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Divinity, Theology or seminary or equivalent course of study particular to faith (Required)
• Ordination not required
• Certification by national healthcare chaplain certifying organization preferred within 3 years of employment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the provision of spiritual care throughout the hospital for patients, families and staff.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the spiritual plan of care through a spiritual assessment.
• Educate staff in the provision of spiritual care.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to facilitate holistic care including clinical ethics.
• Document patient care concerns and interventions; participate in hospital committees.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Divinity/Theology/Seminary

Job description

City/State

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

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)

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara CarePlex Hospit** a **l , located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state’s busiest emergency departments. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer

and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.