Chaplain

Founded in 1910 Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in San Bernardino California. Known for its programs in maternity care and pediatrics behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children the hospital also includes inpatient and outpatient surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit here https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/san-bernardino for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Chaplain – Community Hospital of San Bernardino

As a Chaplain at Community Hospital of San Bernardino, you will play a key role in delivering compassionate, respectful, and inclusive spiritual care to patients, families, and staff. This position supports the emotional and spiritual well-being of those we serve while upholding the hospital’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and sacramental support tailored to the diverse needs of patients, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Spiritual Care to guide the ethical and theological direction of services.
• Support the implementation of the hospital’s Palliative Care Program.
• Coordinate with community clergy to ensure continuity of care and support across faith traditions.
• Promote a healing environment grounded in dignity, respect, and human worth.

Join a mission-driven team that recognizes the importance of holistic care and seeks to provide meaningful spiritual support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

• Minimum of one (1) year of pastoral experience required
• BA or BS degree advanced study in theology or equivalent or ordained and faculties given by the Ordinary of the local Diocese
• 4 Units Clinical Pastoral Education Preferred 
• Board Certified with APC, NACC, NAJC, or ACPE within one year from date of hire. Eligible applicant must demonstrate their progress toward certification. 
• Ordination in a recognized church body as well as endoresement by one's sponsoring religious organization.
• Final ACPE evaluation is required