Per Diem

Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association•Meredith, NH

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospice Chaplain is a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team, providing spiritual care and support to patients and their families in accordance with their individual spiritual and religious beliefs. This role involves assessing the psycho-spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients and families, and collaborating with the Hospice Team to develop and implement an appropriate spiritual care plan. The Hospice Chaplain serves a diverse patient population, offering sympathetic support to individuals of all faiths and backgrounds. This is a part-time position, serving the Lakes Region area of central New Hampshire. This is a part-time or per diem position.

Requirements

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited seminary or theological school.
Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an ACPE-accredited program required.
Ordained, commissioned, or similarly recognized by a faith group to function in pastoral care ministry.
Minimum of one year of experience in hospice or end-of-life care; two years preferred.
Strong spiritual assessment skills, especially in dealing with grief, loss, and trauma.
Proficiency in using medical electronic health records (EMR) systems.
Valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable vehicle insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-faith setting or background in social work, psychology, or pastoral ministry is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual support and counseling to hospice patients and their families, respecting their unique spiritual and religious perspectives.
Conduct spiritual assessments to identify the psycho-spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients and families.
Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team to create and implement a comprehensive spiritual care plan.
Offer empathetic care to individuals dealing with life-limiting illnesses, loss, and grief.
Facilitate spiritual rituals, prayers, or sacraments as requested by patients or families.
Document spiritual care activities and patient interactions in the medical record, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and other relevant meetings to discuss patient care.
Provide crisis intervention and support in situations of trauma, grief, and end-of-life transitions.
Serve as a liaison between the patient, family, and community spiritual resources when appropriate.
Maintain professional competency in spiritual care practices and hospice care through continuing education and training.
Educate and support other hospice team members on spiritual care issues as needed.