Chaplain

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA seeks a Chaplain to coordinate spiritual care for patients, families and staff, and to develop a spiritual plan of care through assessments. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and education of staff in spiritual care.

The position calls for a Bachelor’s in Divinity/Theology/Seminary (ordination not required) and at least two years of related experience, with certification within 3 years or alignment with Common Qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Divinity/Theology/Seminary; ordination not required.
• Two years related experience required.
• Certification by a national chaplain certifying organization within 3 years of employment or aligned with Common Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the provision of spiritual care for patients, families and staff.
• Develops and evaluates the spiritual plan of care through assessments.
• Educates hospital staff in the provision of spiritual care.
• Coordinates with a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate holistic care, including ethics.
• Documents patient care concerns and interventions and participates in committees.
• Contributes expertise in cultural/faith diversity, advance care planning, end-of-life decisions and grief processes.
• Works in a multi-staff, culturally diverse setting.

Skills

Spiritual care provision

Staff education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Cultural/faith diversity expertise

End-of-life decision making

Grief support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Divinity/Theology/Seminary

Ordination not required

Job description

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Chaplain

Flexi schedule to cover overnights, weekends and holiday on call

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. Ordination not required.

Certification/Licensure

• Certification by national healthcare chaplain certifying organization preferably the following:
  • APC (Association of Professional Chaplains) or
  • CPSP (College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy) or,
  • Neshama AJC (Association of Jewish Chaplains) or
  • NACC (National Association of Catholic Chaplains) or
  • SCA (Spiritual Care Association) Certification within 3 years of employment or
  • If not a preferred organization, candidate/employee mustshow that organization is aligned with Common Qualifications and Competencies for Professional Chaplains.

Experience

• Two years related experience (Required)

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $64,833.60 - $96,928.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.