Hospital Chaplain: 24/7 Spiritual Care Leader

Atrium Health; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Chaplain to provide patient- and family-centered spiritual care, including sacraments, ethical guidance, and crisis support. The role involves collaboration with physicians, nurses, and hospital staff, responding to emergencies, and helping patients complete Advance Directives.

Requires M.Div. or equivalent, CPE, and ecclesiastical endorsement, with 1–3 years of chaplaincy experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• M.Div. or equivalent; if using an equivalent, certification letter required from APC/NACC/ACPE/NAJC.
• Four CPE units completed.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement from candidate's faith community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered spiritual care, support, and sacraments.
• Provide spiritual care, consultation, and support to patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Facilitate sacraments such as Holy Communion, Baptism, and Confession.
• Respond to emergencies and crises; support staff during critical incidents.
• Assist families with Advance Directives and ethics discussions.
• Participate in patient care planning and hospital ministry activities.

Skills

Chaplains experience

CPE

Endorsement

Faith community sponsorship

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Chaplain to provide patient- and family-centered spiritual care, including sacraments, ethical guidance, and crisis support. The role involves collaboration with physicians, nurses, and hospital staff, responding to emergencies, and helping patients complete Advance Directives.

Requires M.Div. or equivalent, CPE, and ecclesiastical endorsement, with 1–3 years of chaplaincy experience.