Chaplain PRN

Compassus•Medford, OR

22h•$28 - $43

About The Position

The Chaplain models Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation; promotes the Compassus philosophy and 6 Pillars of Success; upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct; and fosters positive working relationships across the company and with external stakeholders. This hospice-trained individual provides spiritual support to patients and family members. The Chaplain may be a priest, minister, rabbi, or another person experienced in spiritual support. The role complements rather than replaces the patient's own clergy. The Chaplain explains hospice services and Medicare benefits, supports patients and families in line with their beliefs, participates in interdisciplinary care planning, coordinates spiritual care, and provides support through death, grief, and bereavement. The position also serves as a liaison to the clerical community and may help recruit clerical volunteers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience providing spiritual or pastoral support to individuals or families.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Social Sciences, or another related field, unless required by state regulation.
Completion of at least one unit of CPE, unless required by state regulation.
At least one year of experience providing pastoral support related to loss, grief, bereavement, or trauma.

Responsibilities

Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families, and obtain Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents as requested.
Submit appropriate visit documentation and paperwork to facilities promptly and in accordance with company policy.
Articulate the federal and applicable state regulatory framework governing the Spiritual Counselor role.
Participate as a member of the IDT, including developing and implementing the plan of care.
Provide spiritual care to patients and families and support involvement of community clergy at their request.
Help identify when intervention from other IDT members is needed.
Communicate patient and family needs effectively to the IDT.
Collaborate with the IDT to coordinate appropriate, continuous, quality spiritual care for patients and families.
Maintain current, comprehensive care plans reflecting patient problems, goals, and interventions.
Respect families' environments and belief systems and remain nondiscriminatory regarding personal characteristics and circumstances.
Counsel patients and families in accordance with their beliefs.
Support patients and families through the stages of death, grief, and bereavement.
Liaise with the clerical community to interpret hospice patient and family needs and help recruit clerical volunteers.
Perform other duties as assigned.