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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

**Facility:** Home Care Hospice

**Location:** Bemidji, MN

**Address:** 3201 Pine Ridge Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

**Shift:** 8 Hours - Day Shifts

**Job Schedule:** PRN

**Weekly Hours:** Varies

**Salary Range:** $17.50 - $28.00

Department Details

Providing spiritual care in the homes of patients across International Falls allows me to meet people where they are - both physically and emotionally. It's an honor to support individuals and families in this tight-knit community with compassion, comfort, and meaningful connection during life's most vulnerable moments." - A Testimonial from one of our Chaplains.

Position: Hospice Chaplain

Hours: PRN, Hours would during the week in the day shift

Wage Range: $17.50 - $28.00

Why you will love this role:

Supportive Work Environment

Join a team that feels like a community

Create a positive impact in the lives of others.

Competitive salary based off of experience

Career advancement opportunities

Sanford Health

Job 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. Possesses empathy for challenges experienced by patients/residents and families in the medical setting and comfortable with diverse populations of varying ages, cultures and beliefs. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships, serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with other members to develop and provide spiritual support to client and families. Functions effectively in trauma and crisis situations.

Follows the Association of Professional Chaplains Code of Professional Ethics. Effectively documents spiritual care visits in the electronic health record. Addresses the spiritual care referrals and consults in a timely manner. Follows departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates critical thinking skills under adverse situations in order to respond appropriately to patients/residents and families. Understands one's limits and seeks appropriate guidance and assistance when needed to ensure delivery of adequate care. Communicates appropriately and thoroughly with chaplain colleagues about patient/resident care needs. Attends and participates in department meetings and gatherings. Depending on location, may be required to serve on call as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or above preferred.

One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in an accredited CPE center required, two units of CPE preferred.

Will consider two years equivalent experience as a Chaplain, preferably in a medical or healthcare setting dependent on facility

needs and size.

One Unit = 400 hours, 300 clinical ministry, 100 group experience under supervision of certified supervisor of CPE program.

Ordained, licensed, or commissioned to function in a religious vocation by an appropriate religious authority required and obtains letter of endorsement or letter of good standing from their faith group.

Associate Chaplains hired on or after January 1, 2014, acceptable qualifications included one of the following:

* Completion of, or in the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree.

* Completion of advanced degree in divinity, theology, or its equivalency.

* Ecclesiastical endorsement.

* Minimum of one unit of clinical pastoral education.

* Eligibility for certification in the Association of Professional Chaplains, Catholic Chaplains, or comparable professional organization.

Benefits

Sanford Health 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

**Req Number:** R-0209340

**Job Function:** Customer Support Services

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