Hospice Chaplain | Fargo Hospice

Careers With Purpose

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: Broadway Hospital

Location: Fargo, ND

Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $22.50 - $36.00

Department Details

This position will have combined duties for Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator for Fargo Hospice agency.

Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30! No holidays or weekends required.

Job Summary

Develops, implements, and coordinates the Bereavement Care Program focused on the family and patient/resident experience. Develops individualized plan of care for families to cope with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

• Provides spiritual and emotional support during illness, injury, crisis and/or emergency. Performs spiritual care, effectively documenting spiritual care visits. Conducts spiritual care services and duties including arranging worship and administering rituals. Follows the Association of Professional Chaplains Code of Professional Ethics. 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 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 departmental and staff meetings as scheduled. Depending on location, may be required to serve on call as assigned.

Provide guidance and plan of care for multidisciplinary caregivers to maintain consistent approach and support. Establishes working relationships and collaborates with all local support groups and facilitates the internal Bereavement support group. Coordinates the program services activities.

Coordinates the logistical implementation of the program, and adheres to program actions and deliverables based on program grants when relevant. Manages multiple concurrent projects and/or priorities. Establishes project plans that identify, communicate, and track tasks and deliverables to meet goals/objectives. Evaluates key metrics related to project goals/objectives. Coordinates communication and related committee meetings with internal and external partners. Utilizes interdependence in the workplace and on work projects within the department. Assesses and monitors potential or actual problems and implements resolutions needed for successful outcome. Respects and maintains confidentiality.

Work hours vary according to department and client needs. Assist with content for social media and website as needed.

Educates internal and external healthcare groups on spiritual and religious care and responsibilities of chaplains. Networks with community faith leaders as appropriate. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with other members to develop and provide spiritual support to client and families. Demonstrates knowledge and experience in providing spiritual support to client and families. Demonstrates ability to minister to people of diverse faith traditions, displaying respect for cultural diversity. Provides education and spiritual care events within the hospital and broader community.

Serves to support, teach, and mentor peers and students when appropriate and requested. When requested, provides spiritual leadership at organizational events such as memorial services, dedications and public events. Manage complex and challenging cases by consulting with interdisciplinary team and chaplain peers.

Follows the Association of Professional Chaplains Code of Professional Ethics. 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 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 departmental and staff meetings as scheduled. Depending on location, may be required to serve on call as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required in related work field (i.e. Child Development, Family Science, healthcare); Masters degree preferred.

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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .

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-0208437

Job Function: Care Coordination

Featured: No

Salary : $23 - $36