Chaplain

VALOR HOSPICE•Dallas, TX

13d

About The Position

The Chaplain provides spiritual care in patients’ homes to terminally ill patients and their families. The role assesses patients’ and families’ spiritual needs and provides counseling and support to address those needs. The Chaplain makes reasonable efforts to facilitate visits from local clergy, pastoral counselors, or other individuals who can support patients’ spiritual needs. As a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT), the Chaplain collaborates in patient care planning and supports coordination and continuity of care.

Requirements

Working knowledge of community spiritual and other resources.
Good interpersonal skills.
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 healthcare institution preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess hospice patients and their support systems to identify spiritual needs, as reflected in the Plan of Care, clinical records, and IDG/IDT conference minutes.
Provide support for the spiritual needs of patients and families.
Attend IDG/IDT 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 their use by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
Meet mandatory Hospice continuing education requirements.
Maintain a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements to demonstrate professional growth and competency.
Promote the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Collaborate with the IDG/IDT to coordinate and maintain continuity of care.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to meet patient and family needs.
Make reasonable efforts to facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors, or other individuals who can support patients’ spiritual needs.