Hospice Chaplain
Hospice Chaplain
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Hospice Chaplain
in Wellington KS
General Purpose:
Responsible for providing spiritual services to patients/families of Interim HealthCare Hospice either directly or through effective coordination with the patients/familys clergy and/or other community clergy/spiritual counselors.
Essential Functions:
- Conducts assessments of hospice patients/families spiritual needs.
- Ensures that appropriate spiritual services are provided in a timely manner by either providing such to the patient/family or coordinating the provision of services with community clergy or spiritual counselors.
- Provides direct spiritual services to patients/families according to their belief system and practice.
- Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) plan of care to meet identified spiritual needs.
- Conducts religious services for patients/families as well as hospice and facility staff as requested.
- Documents services provided and/or ongoing communication with community clergy and spiritual counselors in a timely manner.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD MDiv or equivalent theological degree).
- Experience working with death and dying terminal individuals and their families or caregivers.
- Hospice experience preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care.
- Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
- Able to work as a member of the IDG.
- Able to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical employees patients and family/caregivers.
- Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare
Founded in 1966 Interim HealthCare is the nations first home care company and a leading employer of Business Development Representatives. Operating through 300 offices our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates home care professionals and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of Business Development Representatives who are making a real difference in the lives of others through the meaningful work they do.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
Employment Type
Part-Time
