Chaplain-Salary

Affinity Hospice•Valdosta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chaplain serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, concentrating on the spiritual care of patients and their families/caregivers. The Chaplain is committed to achieving excellence in pastoral care, necessitating a genuine presence, empathy, and proficiency in navigating the spiritual complexities associated with illness, loss, and death.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree).
Chaplain Pastoral Education (CPE) Units (Varies by State)
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.
Must understand and follow company policies and procedures
Must be able to network with community clergy and congregations and present a professional image
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
Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Assures spiritual assessment and spiritual care of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner
Facilitates the development of the individualized the plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs
Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision
Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors
Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group
Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care
Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care
Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of associate, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team
Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required