Hospice Chaplain
Sanford Health
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
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.