Hospice Spiritual Care Chaplain | PRN Status

Logan Health; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% PRN differential pay

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with employer matching

Logan Health Fitness Center membership

Cohesive hospice team

Job summary

Logan Health Hospice in Kalispell, MT is seeking a PRN Spiritual Care Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary team. The role provides spiritual care and bereavement support to patients and families in the Flathead Valley and surrounding areas, with responsibilities including collaboration with physicians, nurses, social workers, and clergy.

The ideal candidate has ministry experience (minimum 2 years), with preferred CPE, Master of Divinity, ordination, and APC/NACC certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in ministry required (minimum 2 years).
• Master of Divinity preferred or higher; Ordination preferred.
• CPE and APC/NACC certs preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive in winter weather.

Responsibilities

• Offer compassionate spiritual and emotional care to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains to optimize patient care.
• Assist patients and families in end-of-life decision making as appropriate.
• Maintain and organize patient contacts and notes in the EMR.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Divinity

Ordination preferred

APC/NACC certification preferred

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - 1 unit preferred

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

Our Mission

Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision

Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values

Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Logan Health Hospice is looking for a PRN Spiritual Care Chaplain to add to their team in Kalispell, MT!

This position will provide additional spiritual care and bereavement support to the patients and families of the Flathead Valley and part of Lake County. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated interdisciplinary hospice team serving our community.

This role requires that you have a reliable vehicle and you must be comfortable driving in winter weather. You will have the opportunity to visit patients where they reside and call home.

What this PRN position offers you!

• 12% PRN differential pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount
• The chance to be part of a cohesive, supportive hospice team dedicated to providing person-centered and compassionate end of life care.

Qualifications

• Experience in ministry required. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in pastoral care ministry or related field required.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and ability to learn other software as needed.
• Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.
• APC / NACC certification preferred. Master in Divinity preferred. Ordination preferred.
• Hospice additional requirements:
  • Current RQI BLS CPR must be successfully obtained within one (1) month of hire.
  • Current Driver’s License required.
  • Must possess a good driving record clear of moving violations in the past five (5) years and no major driving offenses (DUI, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Possess ability to work with the community and function collaboratively with supervisor, medical staff, local clergy, and other religious leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

Job Specific Duties

• Offers compassionate spiritual and emotional care to patients and their families through prayer, attentive listening, comforting words and non-anxious presence.
• Works with other professionals (physicians, case managers, nurses, social workers, etc.) to optimize quality of patient care. These may include, but are not limited to; interdisciplinary rounding’s, department meetings, consult requests, etc.
• Assists patients and families in making end-of-life decisions as appropriate.
• May assist leadership in identifying ways to improve the spiritual care offered to patients.
• Documents patient contacts in electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.
• Assists leadership in maintaining resources in the chapel per department protocol.
• May assist leadership in maintaining and scheduling volunteer chaplain calendars as needed.
• Offers support to staff in stress and/or crisis.
• Per assignment area, offers Communion to Brendan House residents and others as needed.
• Assists leadership with visiting patients and leading a spiritual group at Pathways or other designated location, as needed.
• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Schedule: PRN, scheduled as needed, variable shifts

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

PRN positions (also referred to as Casual, As Needed, or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations, making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs. Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Reference checks
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening
• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.