Chaplain (PRN)

Arkansas Hospice, Inc.•Hot Springs, AR

40d

About The Position

The Chaplain provides direct spiritual support and/or counsel appropriate to the desire and belief system of the patient/family and consistent with Arkansas Hospice policies and procedures. The Chaplain may also initiate and/or participate in community outreach activities as appropriate.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral care ministry.
Minimum of three years pastoral care experience, preferably in a hospice, home health, hospital, or other healthcare setting.
May be required to work flexible hours.
Valid Arkansas driver’s license, car, car insurance.

Responsibilities

Provides direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families consistent with the patients’/families’ beliefs.
Follows-up on patient/family spiritual and bereavement needs as indicated by the social worker psychosocial assessment or by chaplain’s assessment.
Works with the staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
Participates actively in interdisciplinary team meetings by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
Develops a spiritual plan of care based on an initial spiritual care assessment.
Works with Arkansas Hospice bereavement program, as needed. Provides bereavement follow-up services as requested by bereavement coordinator or immediate supervisor and performs liturgical assignments during annual memorial service for patients/families and memorial services for staff.
Maintains proper and timely documentation of visits to patients/families.
Collaborates with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as needs indicate.
Conducts or makes arrangements for patient's funeral or memorial service as appropriate.
develops and maintains a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
Participates in orientation program for new hospice staff personnel. Assists in ongoing education/training programs for clinical staff.
Participates in Performance Improvement program.
Provides educational programs for community clergy, religious, and lay representatives as requested.
Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families, and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
Attends all required meetings and in-services; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned.