<span>Hospice Chaplain, PT</span>

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

John Knox Village

Part-time - Entry Level

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 coordinating support groups, all while adhering to hospice policies and regulatory requirements. The chaplain plays a crucial role in ensuring that the spiritual needs of patients and families are met, particularly during end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional/spiritual support to hospice patients and family members/caregivers.
• Completes initial spiritual assessment within 5 days of patient admission.
• Documents spiritual assessments 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 health care, 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 related to spiritual needs.
• Continues professional growth by attending seminars, workshops, or classes.

Requirements

• Masters 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 flexible hours
• Competitive hourly wage of $25
• Opportunity for professional development and training