Director, Spiritual Care

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 : Sanford Broadway Med Ctr

Location : Fargo, ND

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

Shift : 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 40.00

Job Summary

Administers the Spiritual Care department within the hospital providing leadership and expertise. Implements the vision, mission, plan and standards of the organization. Contributes to the strategic planning process, day-to-day operations and attainment of goals of the organization. Actively participates in task forces, committees, board meetings, etc., to assist with the overall organizational goals and strategic initiatives. Develops and monitors appropriate indicators for quality and continuous improvement. Reviews and consults on final strategic plans in collaboration with leadership and marketing departments. Possesses ability to carry out strategies and tasks to support the mission and goals of the organization. Develops trusting relationships. Exhibits understanding of current and potential team capabilities and ability to clarify performance targets and objectives to drive projects and process improvement strategies.

Works to create a climate where self-knowledge is sought after, respected and wisely used. Recognizes, harnesses and regulates emotions in one's self and others to effectively manage and achieve goals. Conducts and directs quality reviews. Develops programs for motivating personnel to meet or exceed quality goals. Ensures team members understand shared ownership of their development needs and plans. Interviews screened candidates for variety of functions and positions. Builds spiritual care practice standards and ethics codes for spiritual care professionals. Monitors team members' activities to ensure compliance with ethics codes for spiritual care professionals. Designs spiritual assessments and spiritual care strategies for care recipients. Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, using appropriate media and language.

Oversees the operation of the department including human resources, budgeting, finance and purchasing, short and long-range planning and legal and regulatory compliance. Provides professional and / or technical and clinical expertise. Effectively interviews, hires, counsels, disciplines and terminates, when necessary. Displays accountability for the environment of the department. Develops and administers a comprehensive spiritual care program. Develops and executes policies and procedures necessary for the program's operation and provides direct spiritual care services. Displays proven leadership ability with strong stakeholder relationship skills.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Theology, Divinity or its equivalent required; ordination and endorsement by denominational body.

Five years' experience as a chaplain in a clinical, pastoral care setting.

Board Certification as a chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains.

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-0238569

Job Function : Customer Support Services

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