VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC Health is a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.
Purpose & Scope:
Provide pastoral care to patients, their families, employees and staff to assist in the Hospital's operating effectiveness and efficiency in patient care.
Education:
Master of Divinity, clinical pastoral education (four units), or equivalent is required.
Experience:
Experience Beyond Ordination required.
Certification/Licensure:
Board certification as a Chaplain is preferred.
On-call expectations for nights and weekends