Hospice Chaplain
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
Sanford Health the largest rural health system in the United States is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in Americas heartland.
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Join Our Team and Grow The Good!Why you will love this role:
Supportive Work Environment
Patient Focused Care
Flexible Scheduling
Employee Wellness Program
Competitive salary based off of experience
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Apply now and be part of something special! Together lets Grow The Good in our community
Summary
Provides spiritual care and counseling for patients and their family members in a caring safe and efficient manner in accordance with the individuals plan of care and provides spiritual support for the agency and its employees.Job Description
Supports the organizations mission and vision by providing spiritual care. Completes an assessment of the patients and familys 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 patients and familys 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.
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 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.
One Unit 400 hours 300 clinical ministry 100 group experience under supervision of certified supervisor of CPE program.
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 Societys 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 drivers license and must meet all medical guidelines for Sanford Health Category III drivers.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Marshfield Clinic is a health care system with over 50 locations in northern, central, and western Wisconsin. Marshfield Clinic Don't just live. Shine.
