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Director, Spiritual Care - Spiritual Care Services

Employer
Sanford Health
Location
Fargo, North Dakota
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Executive
Job Type
Long-Term

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Job Title: Director, Spiritual Care | Spiritual Care Services | Fargo

City: Fargo

State: ND

Department *: * Spiritual Care Services

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

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 participate in tasks force, 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 project 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 other to effectively manage and achieve goals. Conducts and directs quality reviews. Develops programs for motivating personnel to meet or exceed quality goals. Ensures associates understand shared ownership of their development needs and plans. Interviews screened candidates for variety of functions and positions. Builds pastoral practice standards and ethics codes for spiritual care professionals. Monitors spiritual leaders' activities to ensure compliance with ethics codes for spiritual care professionals. Designs spiritual assessments and pastoral care strategies for followers. Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, using appropriate media and language.
Oversees the operation of the departments 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 within Sanford. 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.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Sets clear expectations of self and team. Evaluates current issues and religious needs to draw on necessary resources to address societal change. Designs spiritual assessments and pastoral care strategies for followers. Promotes the application of advanced techniques and theories in spiritual care. Interviews screened candidates for variety of functions and positions. Defines short and long-term staffing requirements for a department. Works with organizations in the community in support of the local image. Evaluates leader performance based on efficacy, advancement and emergence. Establishes best practices for a program and promotes open communication among program stakeholders. Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, using appropriate media and language. Leads in defining budgeting cycle, process and best practices.

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

This person will also oversee the CPE program in Fargo.

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.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
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 .

City: Fargo

State: ND

Job Function: Customer Support Services

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Req Number: WD06430

Company

Sanford Health is excited to be on a journey of tremendous growth and momentum. With our vast geography, cutting-edge medicine, sophisticated research, advanced education and our own health plan, we are unique in what we do and how we do it. Through relationships built on trust and successful performance and a vision to improve the human condition, Sanford seeks to make a significant impact on health and healing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our journey as an organization includes continually building on the diverse talents, experiences and beliefs of our employees, as well as the patients and communities we serve. We are proud to be from the Midwest and to impact the world. We look forward to joining with you in the journey.

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