Hospice Spiritual Care Chaplain | PRN Status

Logan Health • Kalispell, MT

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About The Position

Logan Health Hospice is seeking a PRN Spiritual Care Chaplain to provide spiritual care and bereavement support to patients and families in the Flathead Valley and part of Lake County. The chaplain works with an interdisciplinary hospice team and visits patients where they reside. The role requires a reliable vehicle and comfort driving in winter weather.

This is a PRN position with variable shifts, scheduled as needed. Logan Health’s PRN positions provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations. The role offers a 12% PRN differential, mileage reimbursement, access to a matching 401(k), a Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount, and the opportunity to support a cohesive hospice team providing person-centered end-of-life care.

Requirements

• Experience in ministry is required.
• At least two years of experience in pastoral care ministry or a related field is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and ability to learn other software as needed.
• Obtain current RQI BLS CPR within one month of hire.
• Current driver’s license.
• Good driving record, with no moving violations in the past five years and no major driving offenses such as DUI.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Ability to work with the community and collaborate with a supervisor, medical staff, local clergy, and other religious leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, self-direction, critical-thinking skills, and ability to set priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable vehicle and comfort driving in winter weather.

Nice To Haves

• At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.
• APC or NACC certification preferred.
• Master of Divinity preferred.
• Ordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual and emotional care to patients and families through prayer, attentive listening, comforting words, and a non-anxious presence.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, nurses, social workers, and other professionals to optimize patient care, including through interdisciplinary rounds, department meetings, and consult requests.
• Assist patients and families with end-of-life decisions as appropriate.
• May assist leadership in identifying ways to improve spiritual care for patients.
• Document patient contacts in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Assist leadership with maintaining chapel resources according to department protocol.
• May assist leadership with maintaining and scheduling volunteer chaplain calendars as needed.
• Offer support to staff during stress or crisis.
• Offer Communion to Brendan House residents and others as needed, depending on assignment area.
• Assist leadership with patient visits and lead a spiritual group at Pathways or another designated location as needed.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned, consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Benefits

• 12% PRN differential pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Logan Health Fitness Center membership discount
• Employee Assistance Program access for PRN employees
• Possible hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, depending on department-specific scheduling needs
• Opportunity to work with a cohesive, supportive hospice team

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