Hospice Chaplain Prn
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Overview
Pastor and provider of spiritual support and guidance for hospice patients and families. Maintains and develops good relationships with faith group leaders in the service area. Serves as a team member with training and expertise in meeting spiritual needs. |
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in spiritual/theological studies or related field required. Three years experience in pastoral care ministry or related area may be considered in lieu of degree. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or equivalent education/experience is preferred. If not the candidate will be asked to complete a questionnaire relating to the theory and practice of Pastoral Care. |
Licensure/Certification/Registry: Must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must have availability of personal vehicle with proof of insurance. |
Experience:
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Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrates assessment interpersonal ethical and pastoral skills as well as a personal commitment to a maturing spiritual life. Endorsed by and is in good standing with the denomination or faith group that ordained or recognized the chaplain. Maintains formal education experiences spiritual development clinical supervision and peer review. Completes all annual education requirements for Memorial Home Services employees. |
Responsibilities
- Serves the spiritual needs of assigned patients and families receiving hospice care.
- Documents spiritual assessments and all other contact with the patient family significant others community clergy and anyone else with whom there is contact related to care care planning or interventions. Communicates findings to the appropriate hospice team member and at team meetings.
- Coordinates the spiritual care of patients and families with community clergy.
- Participates in the agencys formal process for addressing ethical issues as needed.
- Abides by Federal and State confidentiality laws by the confidentiality requirements of their faith communities and by the provisions of relevant professional code of ethics.
- Accepts an advocacy role within the organization consistent with the traditional prophetic role of ministry.
- Incorporates the principles of formal bereavement care and effective grieving within the rites liturgies orders et al of the bereaveds cultural spiritual and religious values and practices.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Key Skills
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Patient Care
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Hospice Care
- Vital Signs Experience
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Cerner
