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Chaplain

Sanford Health·Bismarck, North Dakota

$22 - $31/hrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago
Practice for this role

Chaplain · $22 - $31/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -27% vs. median posted rate for healthcare roles in Bismarck, North Dakota ($29.50/hr, n=281)
$15.00/hr · lowesthighest · $1,040/hr
this role: $21.50/hrmedian $29.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 281 posted healthcare roles in Bismarck, North Dakota rates. This role sits in the 31st percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 27% below the Bismarck, North Dakota median for similar positions.

Provides spiritual and emotional support to patients and families during illness, injury, or crisis. Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop care plans and conducts religious rituals and worship services.

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.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation

Salary Range

$21.50 - $30.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

Join Our Team and Grow The Good!

Hours

Monday - Friday, Flexible hours.

On Call

1 Call during the night on a weekday, and one weekend every 5 - 6 weeks.

Why you will love this role

  • Supportive Work Environment
  • Patient Focused Care
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Competitive salary based off of experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Apply now and be part of something special! Together, let's Grow The Good in our community

Summary

Provides spiritual and emotional support during illness, injury, crisis and/or emergency. Performs spiritual care, effectively documenting spiritual care visits. Conducts spiritual care services and duties including arranging worship and administering rituals.

Job Description

Educates internal and external healthcare groups on spiritual and religious care and responsibilities of chaplains.

Networks with community faith leaders as appropriate.

Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with other members to develop and provide spiritual support to client and families.

Demonstrates knowledge and experience in providing spiritual support to client and families.

Demonstrates ability to minister to people of diverse faith traditions, displaying respect for cultural diversity.

Provides education and spiritual care events within the hospital and broader community.

Serves to support, teach, and mentor peers and students when appropriate and requested.

When requested, provides spiritual leadership at organizational events such as memorial services, dedications and public events.

Manage complex and challenging cases by consulting with interdisciplinary team and chaplain peers.

Follows the Association of Professional Chaplains Code of Professional Ethics.

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 and families.

Possesses awareness of personal biases and demonstrates the ability to set them aside while at work.

Possesses ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships.

Exhibits initiative with events.

Provides leadership qualities when necessary.

Participates in departmental and staff meetings as scheduled.

Depending on location, may be required to serve on call as assigned.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or above required.

Three Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units required. Four CPEs preferred. One Unit = 400 hours, 300 clinical ministry, 100 group experience under supervision of certified supervisor of CPE program.

  • Ordained, licensed, or commissioned to function in a religious vocation by an appropriate religious authority required and obtains letter of endorsement or letter of good standing from their faith group. Additionally, meets one of the following criteria:
  • Minimum of three units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required.
  • Board Certification by Association of Professional Chaplains or other cognate group or certification eligible, obtaining certification within two years of hire.
  • Clinical experience as a Chaplain in a medical or healthcare setting for minimum of three consecutive years in full time status.

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.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree or higher and at least three units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Candidates must be ordained, licensed, or commissioned by a religious authority with a letter of endorsement.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Mentoring
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Emotional Support
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Professional Ethics
  • Spiritual Care
  • Clinical Pastoral Education

Benefits

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Competitive Salary
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Supportive Work Environment
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Patient Focused Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$22 - $31/hr
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota
Posted
Jun 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sanford Health

Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Chaplain roles in North Dakota

Chaplain openings in North Dakota are often tied to healthcare and other care settings where spiritual support is part of patient or resident services. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, at least three units of Clinical Pastoral Education, and ordination, licensure, or commissioning with a letter of endorsement. If you are considering applying, confirm your CPE history and endorsement documents early; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster.

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