Hospice Chaplain
$36,400–$58,240 year
On-siteFargo, North Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Provide spiritual care and counseling for patients and family members in accordance with their individual plan of care, completing assessments of spiritual needs at admission and throughout the course of care. Coordinate with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team to establish, review, and revise the plan of care. Administer and coordinate the administration of sacraments, ensuring personalized approaches and compliance with policies and procedures. Educate internal and external healthcare groups on spiritual and religious care, network with community clergy, and participate in staff meetings as scheduled. Depending on location, serve on call as assigned.
Required 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
- 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
- Previous and extensive pastoral experience
- Training in hospice and grief work
- 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
- Must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers
- Must pass a drug screen
- Must pass pre-employment background screening
Desired Qualifications
- Master of Divinity or a Master of Theology degree
- Completion of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education
- Being certified or credentialed as a chaplain
- Being endorsed or affirmed for this ministry by denomination
- One Unit = 400 hours, 300 clinical ministry, 100 group experience under supervision of certified supervisor of CPE program
- Must have knowledge of and belief in hospice concept of care
- 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
- Must have knowledge of and belief in hospice concept of care
- 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
- Previous and extensive pastoral experience
- Training in hospice and grief work
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