Chaplain- Hospice

Mission Healthcare Services • Salt Lake City, UT

352d • $25 - $40

About The Position

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission-to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare's core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient's lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family! Our Mission Hospice team is looking for a Chaplain! End of life transitions are crucial to the care we provide to patients and their families. We are looking for a kind, compassionate, and spiritual, guide to provide care and comfort to our patients and families. We are looking for Per Diem support. Visit Rate: $40 NVA Rate: $25-$28 SOC Rate: $40 Coverage Area Includes: Salt Lake and Utah County.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree).
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver
• Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group.
• Comfort in an interfaith setting.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement spiritual support activities that reflect the beliefs and values of the patient and family.
• Perform a spiritual assessment within five days of admission to hospice.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with the team in developing the plan of care and ensure it reflect spiritual needs.
• Coordinate with or refer to local clergy as requested by the patient and family.
• Documents clearly, accurately and timely in the patient record.
• Follow agency policy & procedures and adheres to professional boundaries.
• Complies with HIPPA and confidentiality agreement.
• Assist families in planning funeral and memorial services when indicated.
• Collaborate with the bereavement coordinate to plan hospice memorial services for families of patients that have died.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and is proactive in reporting current issues and collaborating with the team in developing interventions for the plan of care.
• Coordinates care with other professionals to meet the emotional and psychological needs of the patient and family.
• Conducts a risk assessment of complicating bereavement factors.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees