Chaplain-VHS Hospice-FT

Hackensack Meridian Health • Woodland Park, NJ

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About The Position

The position involves providing spiritual support to patients and families in a hospice setting, ensuring care aligns with their belief systems. The role includes conducting spiritual assessments, managing bereavement follow-ups, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance sensitivity to spiritual concerns during terminal illness and loss.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Completion of Two (2) Units of Clinical Pastoral Education
• Six (6) Months Experience

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Divinity Graduate or Doctoral Degree in Biblical Studies
• Theological or Spiritual Studies
• Graduate or Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling
• Ordination from a Recognized Religious Body into a Ministry-related Field

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support to patients and families according to their belief systems.
• Complete initial spiritual assessment within 24 hours of contact for all assigned patients.
• Contact all patients/families within one week of the patient's admission to Hospice services.
• Document assessments, interventions, and planning in accordance with organizational timelines, updating care plans every two weeks or with changes in patient status.
• Perform and arrange funeral services as requested by patients/families and assist in organizing memorial services for staff and families annually.
• Listen to customers (patients/families) to understand their concerns and needs.
• Recognize grievance situations and manage complaints according to organizational procedures.
• Provide spiritual care and support to patients/families regardless of race, gender, religious background, or lifestyle, and offer additional resources as needed.
• Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance sensitivity to spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and provide input on current patients, as well as conduct one education session per year for Hospice staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility with job responsibilities and complete Hospice Consents as required.
• Adhere to HMH's Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lift a minimum of 10 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 10 lbs., and stand for a minimum of 4 hours a day.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Travel Reimbursement
• 401k match
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree