Monument Health·Rapid City, South Dakota
The Chaplain is responsible for assessing the spiritual needs of patients and their families while facilitating pastoral ministry. They also coordinate with clergy and volunteers to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
Essential Functions: Responsible for the spiritual care of patients and their families. Responds to calls for sacramental ministry. Supports an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral care through coordination of clergy, pastoral visitors, and volunteers from the pastoral community. Utilizes time effectively and efficiently to ensure patient referrals are completed in a timely manner. Effectively communicates and displays a knowledge and understanding of the role and capabilities of various professionals and collaborates effectively. Utilizes effective verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills which reflect professional standards. Collaborates with the Patient and Family Liaison representative. Effectively communicates and displays a knowledge and understanding of the role and capabilities of various professionals and collaborates effectively. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Education - Bachelors degree in Theology or Ministry or equivalent combination of related education and/or experience
Experience - 1+ years of Hospice Experience; 1+ years of Pastoral Experience Certifications - Certificate of Ordination - Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA); National Association of Catholic Chaplains Certification - Accredited
University or accredited training professionals
Physical
Requirements: Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Job Category Patient Services Job Family Pastoral Services Shift Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department Employee Type PRN
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Theology or Ministry or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of hospice or pastoral experience and relevant chaplaincy certifications.
Market context
Hospital chaplain openings in South Dakota often reflect steady need for spiritual care in acute and end-of-life settings, especially in facilities serving diverse patient and family needs. These roles are competitive because employers commonly look for a theology or ministry degree, pastoral or hospice experience, and chaplaincy certification; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. If you are considering applying, compare your experience with the preferred hospice or pastoral background and note the listed benefits, including retirement plans, paid time off, medical coverage, tuition assistance, and vision coverage.