Chaplain

Chaplain Hampton, VA Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Bachelor's degree in theology Mid-level Clinical staff training Bachelor's degree Decision making End-of-life care Care plan development Patient care Organizational skills Theology Care coordination 2 years

Divinity Full Job Description Department and Name:

Chaplaincy- Sentara CarePlex Hospital Physical Location:

Hampton, VA Location Type:

On-Site Employment Status:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

First (Days)

Posted Date:

April 15, 2026 Job Overview 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 experience (Required) About Us Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet® recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety, and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018). Learn more (Opens in a new tab)