Hospital Chaplain Casual

AHS Allina Health System; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Allina Health in Fridley, MN is seeking a hospital chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and staff, particularly during end-of-life and crisis care. Documentation of encounters is in the EMR.

This casual, 0.0 FTE role offers variable shifts and on-call coverage with occasional weekends. A Bachelor's degree and CPE are required; masters in Divinity and additional CPE are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• One year of experience as a spiritual care provider.
• Master's degree in Divinity (preferred).
• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (preferred).
• Two years of spiritual care experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Delivers or arranges spiritual care to patients and families; documents encounters in the EMR.
• Provides weekend and overnight on-call coverage for end of life, critical incidents, grief and loss, and critical care.
• Supports an interdisciplinary approach to address the spiritual, religious, and cultural needs of patients, families, and staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree in Divinity

Job description

Location Address: 550 Osborne Rd NE Fridley, MN 55432-2718

Date Posted: November 02, 2026

Department: 16000796 Spiritual Care Mercy/Unity

Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length: Variable shift length

Hours Per Week: 0

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: Occasional

Job Summary

At Allina Health, we are All Together Better. We believe in the holistic care of our patients, which includes attending to their spiritual and emotional well-being. As a hospital chaplain, you will play a pivotal role in providing compassionate support and guidance to patients, families, and staff during some of life's most challenging moments.

Key Position Details

• Casual (0.0 FTE)
• Variable hours day/evening/night shift
• Occasional weekend rotation
• On-call coverage required based on department needs

Job Description

• Delivers or arranges spiritual care to patients and families; this includes assessing spiritual needs, responding to referrals, leading groups, providing care during end of life and crisis situations, and effectively documenting each encounter in the electronic medical record.
• Routinely provides weekend and overnight on-call coverage for end of life, critical incidents, grief and loss, critical care patients, religious and culturally responsive care needs, etc.— and to offer support to the healthcare team caring for these patients and families.
• Supports an interdisciplinary approach to spiritual care by working to ensure that the unique spiritual, religious, and cultural needs of patients, families, and employees are addressed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from nationally and locally accredited institution
• Completion of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education
• One year of experience as a spiritual care provider

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Divinity or equivalent
• Completion of four units of Clinical Pastoral Education
• Two years of experience as a spiritual care provider

Licenses / Certifications

• Board certification as a professional chaplain preferred
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire
• MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment in hospice setting

Physical Demands

• Sedentary: Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

• Pay Range: $31.07 to $42.59 per hour
• The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
• Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
• Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify and Legal Compliance

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer. Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)