Spiritual Care Chaplain | Whitefish | PRN Status

Be Part Of Our Whitefish Spiritual Care Team!

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Logan Health Whitefish is searching for a PRN Spiritual Care Chaplain!

About our facility and area:

Logan Health Whitefish is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in the scenic ski resort town of Whitefish, Montana. We are in the heart of the Flathead Valley, which offers an endless array of outdoor recreation, skiing, hiking and biking trails, whitewater rafting, and the breathtaking Glacier National Park.

What you'll do:

This position provides pastoral/spiritual support to all those faced with crisis, illness, survival, dying, death, grief and spiritual distress. Honors the individual spiritual journeys of patients, caregivers, family members, staff and volunteers. Provides spiritual care through services and in collaboration with local faith communities.

Qualifications:

• Experience in ministry required. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in pastoral care ministry or related field required.

• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and ability to learn other software as needed.

• Minimum of one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.

• APC / NACC certification preferred. Master in Divinity preferred. Ordination preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.  Possess ability to work with the community and function collaboratively with supervisor, medical staff, local clergy, and other religious leaders.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

Job Specific Duties:

• Offers compassionate spiritual and emotional care to patients and their families through prayer, attentive listening, comforting words and non-anxious presence.

• Works with other professionals (physicians, case managers, nurses, social workers, etc.) to optimize quality of patient care.  These may include, but are not limited to; interdisciplinary rounding’s, department meetings, consult requests, etc. 

• Assists patients and families in making end-of-life decisions as appropriate.

• May assist leadership in identifying ways to improve the spiritual care offered to patients.

• Documents patient contacts in electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.

• Assists leadership in maintaining resources in the chapel per department protocol.

• May assist leadership in maintaining and scheduling volunteer chaplain calendars as needed.

• Offers support to staff in stress and/or crisis.

• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Schedule: PRN Status (scheduled as needed), variable shifts.

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

PRN positions (also referred to as Casual, As Needed, or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations, making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs. Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.