Chaplain Hospice Home Health

CommonSpirit Health • Bardstown, KY

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About The Position

VNA Health at Home Hospice is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Chaplain to join VNA Health at Home Hospice . The Chaplain will serve as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team providing spiritual and emotional support for patients, caregivers and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies or Master’s Degree of Divinity from an accredited school.
• Must have four completed units (1,600 hours) of appropriately accredited Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Certification by a professional certifying agency or equivalent, or ecclesiastical endorsement required
• Minimum of One year Chaplain experience required.
• Must exhibit a high level of interpersonal, facilitative and communication skills and ability to do theological reflection.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification by NACC or APC or eligibility for certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences to assist in assessing the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and caregivers including psychosocial issues, adjustment to illness or disability, status of religious/spiritual coping, supporting others in the process of identifying and applying their own values in decision making.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs, customs, or feelings of patients and caregivers.
• Makes home visits to attend to patients at the end of life.
• Provides support and comfort to the dying patient and caregivers, as well as prayer when requested by patient or caregiver.
• Participates in bereavement and follow-up services.
• Provides consultation services to develop individual plans of care addressing patients’ and caregivers' spiritual and emotional needs.
• Educates field and office staff in how to assess and address spiritual and emotional needs of patients and caregivers.
• Identifies resources to assist patients and families address spiritual and end-of-life needs.
• Completes and submits all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive annual bonus structure to reward commitment and performance.
• Generous vacation policy, including paid holidays and personal days.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education and professional growth.
• Participation in the Fidelity 401(K) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees