Chaplain

Sentara Hospitals • Hampton, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Divinity, Theology or seminary or equivalent course of study particular to faith (Required)
• 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 must show that organization is aligned with Common Qualifications and Competencies for Professional Chaplains
• Must have at least two years of related chaplain experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Ordination not required

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level