Chaplain: Spiritual Care - Night Shift - Per Diem

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates the delivery of pastoral care and spiritual support to patients, their families, and staff.
• Makes spiritual interventions at times of crisis or death.
• Guides patients’ families and caregivers through spiritual and existential questions and concerns regarding death.
• Develops expert-level competencies that can be drawn upon to provide education and development opportunities for their colleagues and interdisciplinary teams.
• Maintains accurate documentation of patient visitations in the electronic health record.
• Available outside normal business hours for emergency response on-call coverage during weekdays and/or on weekends.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity degree or equivalent from an accredited theological/faith-based institution.
• Four Units of Clinical Pastoral Education in a Hospital setting.
• Eligible for Board Certification by a recognized accredited organization within one year of start date.
• Ecclesiastical endorsement required.
• Experience in pastoral care and chaplaincy in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain in good standing with a recognized and accredited organization preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes. Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California. To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: here.