Luminos Hospice Chaplain PRN

About Us:

At Luminos Hospice our mission is to facilitate the best end of life experience through the happiest employees. As a locally owned and operated employee-driven and innovative company we reflect a genuine commitment to our community. We live here work here and love here.

Culture:

Our Core Culture at Luminos Hospice prioritizes supporting nurturing and committing to our employees welfare. We cultivate an environment that mirrors our steadfast dedication to providing exceptional end-of-life care resonating through our teams growth and support.

Our EPIC Values:

• Empowerment: We celebrate autonomy and trust in your expertise.
• Positivity: Have an attitude of gratitude.
• Integrity: Always do the right thing.
• Community: We live here we work here and we love here.
  

Job Title: Hospice Chaplain
Schedule: PRN paid per visit

Job Summary:

Primary function is to provide spiritual care in the home to terminally ill patients and their families. To provide an assessment of the patients and familys spiritual needs and to provide counseling to meet those needs. Makes reasonable efforts to facilitate visits by local clergy pastoral counselors or other individuals who can support the patients spiritual needs. Participates as a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT). May also be called Spiritual Counselor or other similar titles.

Responsibilities:

• Spiritual Assessment: Conducting spiritual assessments to understand the beliefs values and preferences of patients and their families.
  
• Spiritual and Emotional Counseling: Providing spiritual and emotional support through counseling and prayer. Assisting individuals in finding meaning purpose and peace during the end-of-life process.
  
• Facilitating Spiritual Practices: Facilitating religious rituals sacraments or spiritual practices based on the patients faith tradition or personal beliefs. Offering pastoral care to address spiritual concerns.
  
• Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team: Collaborating with the hospice interdisciplinary team including nurses social workers and other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care. Participating in team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  
• Advance Care Planning: Assisting patients and families in exploring and documenting their spiritual and end-of-life preferences. Facilitating discussions about the meaning of life death and the afterlife.
  
• Bereavement Support: Providing grief and bereavement support to families before and after the loss of a loved one. Offering memorial services rituals or other ceremonies to honor and remember the deceased.
  
• Education and Spiritual Guidance: Offering spiritual education and guidance to patients families and hospice staff. Addressing ethical and moral concerns related to end-of-life care.
  
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate and confidential records of spiritual assessments interventions and communication with patients and families.
  
• Community Outreach: Collaborating with local religious and spiritual communities to ensure access to additional support and resources. Providing spiritual care to diverse populations respecting various cultural and religious beliefs.

Education:

Master of Divinity preferred.

Experience:

Minimum one year of experience as a chaplain in a healthcare institution preferred.

Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively connecting with patients families and the hospice interdisciplinary team.

An understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural and religious beliefs as well as the ability to provide inclusive spiritual care.

The role requires a high level of compassion empathy and sensitivity to the emotional and spiritual needs of individuals facing end-of-life challenges.

The ability to maintain accurate and confidential records of spiritual assessments interventions and communications.

Transportation:

Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.