Hospital Chaplain: Full-Time Spiritual Care Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA is seeking a full-time Chaplain to provide spiritual care across the hospital, including patients, families, and staff. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in divinity/theology/seminary and a national chaplain certification within three years of employment.

The Chaplain will develop care plans, educate teams on spiritual care, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure culturally sensitive and ethical care, including end-of-life and grief support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Divinity, Theology or seminary (Required)
• Ordination not required
• Certification by a national healthcare chaplain certifying organization preferred (APC, CPSP, Neshama AJC, NACC, SCA) with certification within 3 years of employment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate provision of spiritual care throughout 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 multi-disciplinary team to facilitate holistic care including ethics.
• Document patient care concerns and interventions; contribute to hospital committees.

Skills

Empathy

Cultural/faith diversity

Grief support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Divinity/Theology/Seminary

Job description

Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA is seeking a full-time Chaplain to provide spiritual care across the hospital, including patients, families, and staff. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in divinity/theology/seminary and a national chaplain certification within three years of employment.

The Chaplain will develop care plans, educate teams on spiritual care, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure culturally sensitive and ethical care, including end-of-life and grief support.