Hospice Chaplain, PT

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

John Knox Village - Lee's Summit, MO

Part-time - Entry Level

Lee's Summit, MO

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients, their families, and staff at Village Hospice. This part-time role involves conducting spiritual assessments, developing care plans, and offering guidance in accordance with the hospice's mission and values. The chaplain also participates in team meetings, maintains documentation, and assists with funeral arrangements when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional/spiritual support to hospice patients and family members/caregivers.
• Completes initial spiritual assessment within 5 days of patient admission.
• Performs and documents the spiritual assessment and develops spiritual care plans.
• Attends weekly IDT meetings for hospice patients and facility Plan of Care meetings.
• Maintains contact with community clergy regarding patients' spiritual needs.
• Alerts RN Case Manager of patient changes/needs.
• Documents pastoral care visits to patients and families/caregivers.
• Participates in Village Hospice on-call support staff rotation.
• Assists clients and families with healthcare, grief, and bereavement planning.
• Conducts or assists in funeral arrangements or memorial services when requested.
• Provides consultation and education to other team members as needed.
• Assists in training/orienting volunteers, new associates, students, and interns in hospice philosophy.
• Continues professional growth by attending seminars, workshops, or classes.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree in religion studies.
• Advanced training in counseling, Clinical Pastoral Education, or Gerontology required.
• Minimum of one unit Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Ordained, commissioned, or credentialed according to the practice of an organized religious group.
• One year of experience in hospice care required.
• Valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance.

Nice-to-haves

• Training in common spiritual issues in death and dying.
• Knowledge of belief systems of comparative religions related to death and dying.
• Spiritual assessment skills and individualizing care to patient beliefs.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Competitive hourly wage of $25.
• Opportunity for professional development and training.