Chaplain, PRN

Hospice of Lake Cumberland•Somerset, KY

About The Position

Hospice of Lake Cumberland is hiring a PRN Chaplain to provide spiritual care and support to patients and families in accordance with their personal desires and belief systems. The Chaplain also fosters a spiritual presence within the Hospice interdisciplinary team and care environments. The role may require travel throughout the seven-county service area of Pulaski, Russell, Casey, McCreary, Wayne, Clinton, and Cumberland counties, and may require work in the inpatient unit. The position includes participation in an on-call schedule providing 24-hour, seven-day coverage. On-call work may involve nights and weekends; an hourly stipend is paid while on call, with additional hourly pay if called out. The Chaplain works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team, patients and families, community clergy, Hospice staff and volunteers, and other pastoral and health care providers. The position also supports bereavement services, staff education, community programs, memorial services, and organizational activities. The Chaplain is supervised by the Director of Clinical Services.

Requirements

Graduate from a school of theology or an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Religion, Philosophy, Pastoral Studies, or Counseling.
Two years of experience in pastoral ministry or a spiritual chaplaincy position.
Competency in community relations, interpersonal relationships, and oral and written communication.
Ability to provide spiritual care within the Hospice concept or terminal care without judging others' personal spiritual beliefs.

Responsibilities

Provide spiritual care and support responsive to the spiritual needs of Hospice patients, families, and the broader Hospice community.
Provide spiritual assessment, counseling, and support to patients and families.
Participate in preparing, evaluating, and carrying out the interdisciplinary care plan to ensure continuity of care and services.
Work collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Encourage existing denominational affiliations and facilitate involvement of a patient's own pastor when requested by the patient or family.
Provide spiritual counsel or support to patients and families who have no religious affiliation or request services.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual care provided by staff and community clergy.
Contribute to staff and volunteer education to build team awareness of spiritual needs and develop spiritual assessment skills.
Provide spiritual and emotional support to Hospice staff and clergy working with Hospice patients.
Serve as a staff resource regarding religious beliefs, practices, and rituals.
Perform occasional liturgical assignments, such as memorial services and funerals.
Provide guidance on the ethics of medical care decisions.
Assist in providing bereavement services for Hospice patients, families, and the community.
Facilitate community bereavement groups as needed.
Assist with the Hospice memorial service.
Participate in the Hospice bereavement camp for children.
Provide bereavement counseling for the community and help the community focus on death and dying issues.
Cooperate in other organizational requirements and activities that contribute to Hospice's overall success.
Communicate work schedule information and time-off needs to the supervisor.
Participate in the on-call schedule to provide 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage.
Participate in orientation and in-service training programs for professional and volunteer staff.
Participate in organizational committees and special projects as assigned.
Participate in community programs to promote better understanding of Hospice.
Maintain professional liaisons with other clergy and pastoral and health care providers.
Perform other duties as assigned.