Hospice Chaplain

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Work Environment

Flexible Scheduling

Comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive salary based on experience

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Sanford Health seeks a chaplain to provide spiritual care and counseling to patients and families in a respectful, comforting manner aligned with the care plan.

The role requires assessing spiritual needs, coordinating with the care team, delivering sacraments, and supporting diverse faith traditions while upholding professional ethics. On-site involvement with flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity strongly preferred.
• Completion of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) or credentialed chaplain, endorsed for ministry by denomination.
• Must be ordained, licensed or commissioned to function in religious vocation.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual care and counseling for patients and families.
• Assesses spiritual needs at admission and throughout care.
• Coordinates with patient, family and care team to plan and revise the care plan.
• Delivers individual spiritual care and coordinates sacraments as needed.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

Master of Divinity

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Ordination/licensed/commissioned

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Compensation: Salary Range: $17.50 - $28.00

Union Position: No Department Details

Join Our Team and Grow The Good!

Why you will love this role:

• Supportive Work Environment
• Patient Focused Care
• Flexible Scheduling
• Employee Wellness Program
• Competitive salary based off of experience
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

Together, let's Grow The Good in our community

Summary

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.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• One Unit = 400 hours, 300 clinical ministry, 100 group experience under supervision of certified supervisor of CPE program.
• 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."
• Required to be ordained, licensed or commissioned to function in a religious vocation by an appropriate religious authority.
• Must provide written verification of ordination, licensed or commissioned status prior to being hired.
• Current valid driver’s license, and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers.
• Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.