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Inova Primary Care

Chaplain

Fairfax, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Assists the manager or director in supporting an interdisciplinary approach to patient care among nursing, medical, and volunteer chaplain staff. Participates in delivering and/or arranging for ...

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Methodisthealthsystem

Chaplain

Mansfield, TX · On-site

The Chaplain will provide pastoral care to patients, families and staff in an assigned parish area ... Magnet designation for nursing excellence * Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)

Inova Primary Care

Chaplain, PRN

Falls Church, VA · On-site

The Chaplain PRN assists the Spiritual Care team in supporting an interdisciplinary approach to patient care among nursing, medical, and volunteer chaplain staff. Participates in delivering and/or ...

Santa Marta Retirement

Priest Chaplain

Olathe, KS

$2.5K/mo

... nursing. The campus includes more than 150 actively practicing Catholics, with 50-60 residents ... Santa Marta offers a stipend directly to the chaplain or chaplains in gratitude for their service.

Santa Marta Retirement

Priest Chaplain

Olathe, KS · On-site

$2.5K/mo

... nursing. The campus includes more than 150 actively practicing Catholics, with 50-60 residents ... Santa Marta offers a stipend directly to the chaplain or chaplains in gratitude for their service.

HCA HealthONE Swedish

Chaplain PRN

Englewood, CO · On-site

$23.10 - $34.67/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The On-Call Chaplain works in collaboration with the Director of Pastoral Care as well as with other Chaplains, physicians, nurses, social workers, and case managers in order to meet the emotional ...

Cassia

Interim Chaplain

Dassel, MN · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Chaplain at Lakeside Generations , you will provide pastoral care to our residents, families ... We are proud to have received the 2025 Customer Experience Award in overall satisfaction, nursing ...

Cassia

Interim Chaplain

Dassel, MN · On-site

$30 - $34/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Chaplain at Lakeside Generations , you will provide pastoral care to our residents, families ... We are proud to have received the 2025 Customer Experience Award in overall satisfaction, nursing ...

Gentiva Hospice

Chaplain

South Portland, ME · On-site

$28.50 - $34.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - PRN - Flexible Schedule Provide Peace. Offer Support ... What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ...

SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice

Chaplain

Anniston, AL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Full-time Field Chaplain (Serving Randolph County)! We're looking for a compassionate Hospice ... with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff. * Assess spiritual needs of patients and ...

Heartland Hospice

Chaplain

Wyomissing, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Overview Chaplain - PRN - Flexible Hours Provide Peace. Offer Support. Honor Lives. We believe ... with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff. * Assess spiritual needs of patients and ...

BJC HealthCare

Chaplain

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Louis Children's has been designated as a Magnet ® hospital for nursing excellence from the ... Board Chaplain APC,NACC,AJC * Ordination or eligible Benefits and Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards ...

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How much do nurse chaplain jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for nurse chaplain in the United States is $30.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.00 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nurse chaplain, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nurse Chaplain, you need a background in pastoral care or theology, clinical pastoral education (CPE) training, and often certification with a recognized chaplaincy organization. Familiarity with hospital protocols, electronic medical records, and spiritual assessment tools is typically required. Compassion, strong listening skills, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience enable effective spiritual support for patients, families, and staff. These skills ensure holistic care, addressing both spiritual and emotional needs in healthcare environments.

How does a nurse chaplain balance providing spiritual care with supporting the clinical needs of patients and the healthcare team?

A Nurse Chaplain plays a unique role by integrating spiritual care into the healthcare environment while also being mindful of patients' physical and emotional needs. They often collaborate closely with nurses, doctors, and social workers to ensure holistic care, offering counseling, prayer, or simply a listening ear as appropriate. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong communication skills, flexibility, and respect for diverse beliefs. Nurse Chaplains usually work within interdisciplinary teams, participating in rounds or care-planning meetings to address both spiritual and clinical concerns, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support during their healthcare journey.

What is the difference between Nurse Chaplain vs Clinical Pastoral Educator?

AspectNurse ChaplainClinical Pastoral Educator
CredentialsRN license, chaplain certificationChaplain certification, often with clinical pastoral education (CPE) training
Work EnvironmentHospitals, healthcare facilities, spiritual care departmentsHospitals, seminaries, pastoral training programs
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, hospitalsHealthcare institutions, pastoral education programs
Primary FocusProviding spiritual support to patients and staffTraining and supervising chaplains and pastoral care students

While both Nurse Chaplains and Clinical Pastoral Educators work within healthcare settings, Nurse Chaplains focus on providing spiritual care directly to patients and staff, often holding nursing credentials. Clinical Pastoral Educators primarily train and supervise future chaplains, emphasizing education and mentorship within pastoral care programs.

What is a nurse chaplain?

Nurse chaplains are professionals who provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and healthcare staff in medical settings. Combining nursing knowledge with pastoral care skills, they address the spiritual needs of individuals facing illness, trauma, or end-of-life situations. Nurse chaplains work as part of the healthcare team to offer counseling, prayer, and guidance regardless of a person's faith background. Their goal is to promote holistic healing by supporting the emotional and spiritual well-being of those in their care.
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Infographic showing various Nurse Chaplain job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,313 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Chaplain

Inova Primary Care

Fairfax, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

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Inova Health System rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 260 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

235th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Chaplain to join our team. This role will be Full-Time, Day Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits:

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave

The Chaplain assists the manager or director in leading/planning memorial services, bereavement ceremonies, and staff debriefings to support the religious/spiritual/emotional needs of the hospital community. Assists the manager or director in supporting an interdisciplinary approach to patient care among nursing, medical, and volunteer chaplain staff. Participates in delivering and/or arranging for effective and appropriate spiritual support to patients, their loved ones, and staff in assigned areas. Participates in hospital or system committees as assigned.
Chaplain Job Responsibilities:
 

  • Provides timely and effective spiritual, religious and/or emotional support to patients, their loved ones, and staff from diverse cultural, religious, and ethnic backgrounds
  • Responsible for leading memorial/bereavement services as directed by the Spiritual Care Manager.
  • Plans and participates in memorial services for the benefit of staff members and families
  • Assists the manager or director in the development and implementation of recommendations to enhance patient/visitor/staff well-being and satisfaction.
  • Participates in educational opportunities for nursing, medical, and ancillary care staff on topics related to the spiritual dimensions of health and illness.
  • Serves on operating unit committees as assigned by manager or director, eg., Bereavement, ethics, transplant consortium, palliative care committees, etc.
  • Develops creative initiatives to promote the value of a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of compassionate care.
  • Works with manager to expand community faith-based resources by developing and maintaining effective relationships with area religious leaders through outreach and in-service opportunities.
  • Contributes to the development and implementation of a standardized training program of core competencies for potential volunteers.
  • Assists in the evaluation of spiritual care volunteers to ensure core competencies are maintained and documented.
  • Assists in the preparation and presentation of bi-monthly continuing education seminars for spiritual care volunteers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
     

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Certification: Board Certified or eligible within two years
  • Licensure: Must obtain endorsement by authoritative board of one own religious affiliation within one year of employment
  • Experience: One year of working in a hospital setting or two years of other relative experience
  • Education:  Masters Degree in Religious or theological pastoral studies. Four units of Clinical pastoral education(CPE)

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. 

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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