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Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Union Position:

No

Department Details

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.

Job Description

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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