Chaplain

Jet Health Inc•San Antonio, TX

just now•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Klarus Hospice is seeking a PRN Chaplain to offer support to our Hospice patients and their families in the San Antonio, TX region and surrounding areas. The primary function is to provide spiritual care in the home to terminally ill patients and their families. This role involves assessing the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs and providing counseling to meet those needs. The Chaplain makes reasonable efforts to facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors or other individuals who can support the patient’s spiritual needs and participates as a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group.

Requirements

Master of Divinity, preferred.
Per state guidelines, if any licensure.
One (1) year experience as a Chaplain in a health care institution preferred.
Working knowledge of community spiritual and other resources.
Good interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation.
Current auto liability insurance and drivers license if personal vehicle is used for work.

Nice To Haves

Master of Divinity
One (1) year experience as a Chaplain in a health care institution

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual care in the home to terminally ill patients and their families.
Assess the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs and provide counseling to meet those needs.
Facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors or other individuals who can support the patient’s spiritual needs.
Participate as a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group.
Assess hospice patient and support system to identify spiritual needs as evidenced by POC, documentation, clinical records, and IDG conference minutes.
Provide support for the spiritual needs of the patient/family.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in the patient care planning process.
Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement process as required.
Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency.
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Demonstrate understanding of coordination and continuity of care by collaborating with the IDG.
Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients/families.