Hospice Spiritual Care Chaplain | PRN Status

Logan Health Medical Center • Kalispell, MT

9d • Onsite

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 visits patients where they reside and work with an interdisciplinary hospice team to provide person-centered, compassionate end-of-life care. The position requires a reliable vehicle and comfort driving in winter weather. This is an as-needed position with variable shifts; schedules may be adjusted to meet position and organizational needs. Duties may vary based on departmental needs, and other similar duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in ministry.
• At least two years of experience in pastoral care ministry or a related field.
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Word and Outlook and the ability to learn other software as needed.
• Current RQI BLS CPR, to be successfully obtained 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 the ability to manage 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).
• APC or NACC certification.
• Master of Divinity.
• Ordination.

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 in maintaining chapel resources according to department protocol.
• May assist leadership with maintaining and scheduling volunteer chaplain calendars.
• Offer support to staff experiencing stress or crisis.
• Offer Communion to Brendan House residents and others as needed, according to assignment area.
• Assist leadership with patient visits and leading a spiritual group at Pathways or another designated location as needed.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

• 12% PRN differential pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Discounted membership at the Logan Health Fitness Center.
• Employee Assistance Program access for PRN employees.
• May qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, depending on department-specific scheduling needs.
• Opportunity to join a cohesive, supportive hospice team providing person-centered and compassionate end-of-life care.

What This Job Offers

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