Hospice Chaplain

TITLE OF POSITION: CHAPLAIN (SPIRITUAL CARE COUNSELOR)

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF NURSING / CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS: LIMITED

Duties of Position:

Provide counseling or arrange counseling to meet the spiritual needs of the patients/family members/caregivers in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires and in accordance with the patients plan of care.

Position Responsibilities

Conducts a spiritual assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program.

Assists in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to spiritual care.

Provides spiritual support in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family in accordance with their religious preferences or definition of spirituality.

Works in close collaboration with local clergy when desired by the patient.

Maintains and submits written clinical records as deemed by the Organization including the initial evaluation the care plan and daily notes.

Evaluates the patients and familys response to and effectiveness of the spiritual counseling.

Confirms on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the patients Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.

Participates in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.

Conducts religious services of prayer worship and rituals for patients/families as appropriate.

Works with other professionals in resolving spiritual/ethical issues.

Provides spiritual and bereavement support to staff as needed.

Provides consultation and education to theIDG on spiritual care.

Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.

Assumes responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Spiritual practice through formal education attendance at workshops and conferences active participation in professional and related organizational meetings and/or individual research and reading.

Job Conditions

The ability to access patients homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.

Physical activities will include walking sitting stooping and standing.

Equipment Operation

Utilization of computer multi-line telephone copy machine and other office equipment.

Company Information

Has access to patient medical records.

Qualifications

Ordained commissioned or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group OR has a degree in theology or from a seminary.

Comfortable in an interfaith setting.

Hospice experience preferred.

Able to accept different lifestyles cultures beliefs and values.

Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.

The ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.