What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at Sentara Health?
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 must show that organization is aligned with Common Qualifications and Competencies for Professional Chaplains
Experience
Must have at least two years of related chaplain experience (Required)