Chaplain - Hospice

Avera • Sioux Center, IA

88d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Chaplain (Spiritual Counselor) provides spiritual counseling services as a core hospice service in accordance with the Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation (42 CFR §418.64). The Chaplain is a member of the hospice interdisciplinary group (IDG) and is responsible for assessing and addressing the spiritual needs of hospice patients and families related to the terminal illness, promoting patient well‑being, comfort, and dignity throughout the dying process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience providing spiritual counseling in hospice, palliative care, hospital, or healthcare settings preferred.
• Experience working with individuals and families facing serious illness, death, and bereavement.
• Access to automobile required.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and must carry their own automobile liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) or equivalent theological degree preferred.
• Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.
• Ordination or ecclesiastical endorsement by a recognized faith group, where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual assessment and appropriate intervention as needed for hospice clients and families in keeping with the clients'/families' beliefs.
• Makes routine visits to patients that have requested clergy visits. All such patients will be visited regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual preference, or ethnic background.
• Identifies patient's individual spiritual needs and takes independent action within the confines of professional role.
• Follows the hospice philosophy.
• Provides spiritual counseling regarding spiritual or emotional difficulties for patients and their families.
• Helps develop individualized patient care plans; plans developed and implemented according to spiritual/emotional needs of the patient/family.
• Provides pertinent information to patient/family members regarding spiritual issues.
• Maintains accurate and concise hospice records for all patient activity which should be completed within specified time frames.
• Assists or facilitates in bereavement follow-up (visit, phone calls, and support groups) as requested.
• Attends hospice Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) meetings as requested.
• Assists with projects and activities such as the annual hospice memorial service and as requested.
• May conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial services upon request, at their discretion and on a case-by-case basis.
• Shall comply with Title VI of Civil Rights Act.
• Comply with Hospice's personnel policies and health standards and will complete any mandatory education as assigned by Hospice.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities
• strong mission
• great people
• exceptional culture
• making a real difference in the lives of our community members
• talents and passions are truly appreciated
• supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work
• driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level