Hospice Chaplain

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 the course of care.

Counsels 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.

Educates internal and external healthcare groups on spiritual and religious care and responsibilities of chaplains.

Addresses the spiritual care referrals and consults in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• 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 the course of care.
• Counsels 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.
• Educates internal and external healthcare groups on spiritual and religious care and responsibilities of chaplains.
• Addresses the spiritual care referrals and consults in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Theology with the Association of Theological Schools (seminary or equivalent) with a Master of Divinity or a Master of Theology degree strongly preferred.
• Completion of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education or being certified or credentialed as a chaplain, along with being endorsed or affirmed for this ministry by denomination is preferred.
• Previous and extensive pastoral experience preferred.
• Training in hospice and grief work is preferred.
• Must be an active member in good standing of a Christian denomination per Good Samaritan Society’s "A Description of Being Christian in the Lutheran Tradition."
• Must be ordained, licensed or commissioned to function in a religious vocation by an appropriate religious authority.
• Current valid driver’s license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers.

Qualifications

• Must provide written verification of ordination, licensed or commissioned status prior to being hired.

Skills

• Knowledge of and belief in hospice concept of care.
• Ability to minister to people with diverse faith traditions.
• Respect for cultural and faith diversity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
• Initiative with events.
• Leadership qualities when necessary.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of 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

$17.50 - $28.00

Schedule

Varies