Chaplain -Hospice - PRN

ATEX Healthcare•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain provides spiritual, emotional, and pastoral support to terminally ill hospice patients and their families, primarily in the home. The role assesses patients’ and families’ spiritual needs and provides counseling to address them. The Chaplain also makes reasonable efforts to facilitate visits from local clergy, pastoral counselors, or others who can support patients’ spiritual needs and participates as a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). This is a PRN position with ATEX Hospice in San Antonio, Texas.

Requirements

Good interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of community spiritual and other resources.
Reliable transportation.
Current auto liability insurance and a driver’s license if a personal vehicle is used for work.

Nice To Haves

Master of Divinity preferred.
One year of experience as a Chaplain in a health care institution preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess hospice patients and their support systems to identify spiritual needs, as reflected in the plan of care, documentation, clinical records, and IDG conference minutes.
Provide support for the spiritual needs of patients and families.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in patient care planning.
Participate in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement process as required.
Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills, and facilitate the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
Maintain a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements to demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
Promote the Agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Collaborate with the IDG to support coordination and continuity of care.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to meet patients’ and families’ needs.
Adhere to Company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Make reasonable efforts to facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors, or other individuals who can support patients’ spiritual needs.