Chaplain | Avera Heart Hospital

  • Avera McKennan
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 4mo ago
  • Part-Time
  • On-site

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

As Needed (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

Position Summary:

To serve the spiritual and emotional needs of patients, family members, and staff. Is available in house or on-call to offer spiritual and emotional support.

Work Schedule:

Hours varied /flexible to meet patient/family, staff and hospital needs.  Some weekend, holiday and call time involvement.

Education/Experience:

  • Proof of ordination, licensure, or letter of support/endorsement from a local church/denomination/religious order is required
  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university accredited as a member of the Council for Higher Education (www.chea.org), Master’s degree in Divinity or equivalent or enrollment in an accredited seminary or graduate program is preferred
  • Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred
  • One year in healthcare, as Chaplain, preferred

Licensure/Certification:

None required.