Job Description

Schedule: PRN – Minimum 3 shifts per month - Flexible Hours & Scheduling – Monday to Friday – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location Based out of our Bismarck office with a 40 mile travel radius

As a PRN Musician, you would play a vital role in providing individualized music performances that support, spiritual, and general well-being for patients and their families. Through your talent, compassion, and collaborative approach, you’ll create moments of peace, presence, and comfort for those navigating hospice care. You’ll work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that musical selections are performances are personalized, meaningful, and rooted in dignity.

As a Musician, you will:

• Deliver Patient-Centered Music Sessions/Performances – Provide music sessions that align with individualized preferences to promote spiritual and general well being. Evaluate and adapt musical selections and performances based on patient feedback and observed outcomes.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines – Work closely with RN Case Managers, social workers, chaplains, and other care team members to incorporate music performance to support patient's spiritual and general well-being. Communicate regularly with care team members.
• Support Families & Caregivers – Use music as a tool to provide comfort, ease transitions, and foster connection between patients and their loved ones. Offer grief and bereavement support through music when appropriate.
• Lead & Promote Music Programs – Contribute to annual memorial services, develop group and individual opportunities for music engagement, and educate staff on the benefits of music to overall wellbeing of patients. Assist in integrating music into other hospice and wellness initiatives.
• Other Duties as Assigned – The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

This job also requires:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in at least one musical instrument and established music therapy techniques.
• Valid driver’s license and use of an insured personal vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and with teams in home and facility-based hospice environments.
• Ability to pass state mandated background checks.
• Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to ensure effective communication with team members, residents, and families.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt
• Department: Ancillary Services
• Leadership Received: Manager of Life Enrichment
• Division: Hospice
• Travel Requirements: Yes
• This role does not include supervisory responsibilities.