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Sanford Health·Fargo, North Dakota
Associate Chaplain · $18 - $28/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 463 posted healthcare roles in Fargo, North Dakota rates. This role sits in the 21st percentile.
Pay for this role is about 46% below the Fargo, North Dakota median for similar positions.
Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and families during illness, crisis, or emergency situations. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to assess spiritual needs and document care in the electronic health record.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
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$17.50 - $28.00
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Aims to offer a sense of attentiveness and compassion in the midst of suffering and struggle.
Provides spiritual and emotional support during illness, injury, crisis and/or emergency.
Performs spiritual care.
Demonstrates pastoral care skills.
Assesses patients’/residents' spiritual resources and well-being and encourage the patient/resident and/or family member to utilize his or her own spiritual and religious coping strategies.
Possesses empathy for challenges experienced by patients/residents and families in the medical setting and comfortable with diverse populations of varying ages, cultures and beliefs.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships, serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with other members to develop and provide spiritual support to client and families.
Functions effectively in trauma and crisis situations.
Follows the Association of Professional Chaplains Code of Professional Ethics.
Effectively documents spiritual care visits in the electronic health record.
Addresses the spiritual care referrals and consults in a timely manner.
Follows departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills under adverse situations in order to respond appropriately to patients/residents and families.
Understands one's limits and seeks appropriate guidance and assistance when needed to ensure delivery of adequate care.
Communicates appropriately and thoroughly with chaplain colleagues about patient/resident care needs.
Attends and participates in department meetings and gatherings.
Depending on location, may be required to serve on call as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or above preferred.
One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in an accredited CPE center required, two units of CPE preferred. Will consider two years equivalent experience as a Chaplain, preferably in a medical or healthcare setting dependent on facility needs and size. One Unit = 400 hours, 300 clinical ministry, 100 group experience under supervision of certified supervisor of CPE program.
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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Candidates must be ordained, licensed, or commissioned by a religious authority.
Market context
Associate chaplain openings in North Dakota are typically tied to healthcare settings that need spiritual care coverage, so demand often follows hospital staffing needs and patient volume. Competition can be strong because employers usually look for a bachelor’s degree, at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, and ordination, licensure, or commissioning; flexible scheduling and a supportive environment are common benefits. Before applying, confirm your CPE documentation and faith-credential status, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting to save research time.