Hospice Chaplain
Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States, dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This position is based at the North Mandan Clinic, 910 18th St NW, Mandan, ND 58554. Requisition R-0278350.
About the role
Provides spiritual care and counseling for patients and their family members in a caring, safe, and efficient manner in accordance with the individual’s plan of care and provides spiritual support for the agency and its employees. Supports the organization's mission and vision by providing spiritual care. Completes an assessment of the patient's and family's spiritual needs at the time of admission and throughout course of care. Coordinates with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team to establish, review and revise the plan of care for each patient. Provides individual spiritual care for patients and family members as needed or requested by the patient and family, consistent with the patient's and family's beliefs and according to the plan of care. Administers and coordinates the administration of sacraments. Demonstrates an ability to minister to people with diverse faith traditions and displays respect for cultural and faith diversity. Invites and encourages employees to participate in the spiritual life of the location, and encourages, trains and empowers them in their providing spiritual care. Evaluates need for additional services. Uses personalized approach and ensures sacramental ministries. Completes documentation according to policies and procedures, assuring accuracy, completeness, timeliness and compliance with regulations. Educates internal and external healthcare groups on spiritual and religious care and responsibilities of chaplains. Networks with community clergy and other faith leaders as needed. Must have knowledge of and belief in hospice concept of care, and demonstrates knowledge and experience in providing spiritual counseling for patients, clients, family members and staff. Exemplifies awareness and comfort with the aging process, grief, loss and death. Follows the Association of Professional Chaplains Code of Professional Ethics. Addresses the spiritual care referrals and consults in a timely manner. Follows spiritual ministries policies and procedures. Demonstrates critical thinking skills under adverse situations in order to respond appropriately to residents, patients, clients and families. Possesses awareness of personal biases and demonstrates the ability to set them aside while at work. Possesses ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships. Exhibits initiative with events. Provides leadership qualities when necessary. Participates in staff meetings as scheduled. Depending on location, may be required to serve on call as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provide spiritual care and counseling for patients and families per the plan of care
- Assess spiritual needs at admission and throughout the course of care
- Coordinate with patient/family and interdisciplinary team to establish, review, and revise care plans
- Deliver individual spiritual care consistent with patient/family beliefs
- Administer and coordinate sacraments
- Minister to people of diverse faith traditions with respect for cultural and faith diversity
- Encourage and train employees in spiritual care participation
- Evaluate need for additional services and ensure personalized sacramental ministries
- Maintain accurate, complete, timely documentation per policies and regulations
- Educate healthcare groups on spiritual/religious care and chaplain responsibilities
- Network with community clergy and faith leaders
- Apply hospice philosophy and provide spiritual counseling for patients, clients, families, and staff
- Demonstrate comfort with aging, grief, loss, and death
- Adhere to the Association of Professional Chaplains Code of Professional Ethics
- Respond to spiritual care referrals and consults promptly
- Follow spiritual ministries policies and procedures
- Exercise critical thinking under adverse situations
- Recognize personal biases and set them aside while working
- Establish and maintain effective professional relationships
- Show initiative and leadership as needed
- Attend scheduled staff meetings
- Serve on-call as assigned (location-dependent)
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Theology with the Association of Theological Schools (seminary or equivalent) with a Master of Divinity or Master of Theology degree strongly preferred
- Completion of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or certification/credentialing as a chaplain, with endorsement or affirmation for this ministry by denomination preferred (One Unit = 400 hours: 300 clinical ministry, 100 group experience under certified CPE supervisor)
- Previous and extensive pastoral experience preferred
- Training in hospice and grief work preferred
- Active member in good standing of a Christian denomination per Good Samaritan Society’s “A Description of Being Christian in the Lutheran Tradition”
- Ordained, licensed, or commissioned to function in a religious vocation by an appropriate religious authority
- Written verification of ordination, licensure, or commissioned status required prior to hire
- Current valid driver’s license and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
Pay
Salary range: $17.50 – $28.00 per hour.
Schedule
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts
- Full-time (40 hours per week)