PRN Chaplin (23184)

Cantex Continuing Care Network•Stafford, TX

8d•Remote

About The Position

Elysian Hospice is hiring a compassionate Chaplain to provide spiritual care to terminally ill patients and their families in the home setting. This role offers the opportunity to walk alongside people through life's final chapter, offering presence, counsel, and connection, with the support of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Working knowledge of community spiritual and other support resources
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto liability insurance (if using a personal vehicle for work)
Ability to travel locally to patient homes and healthcare facilities

Nice To Haves

Master of Divinity (MDiv) preferred
One year of experience as a Chaplain in a healthcare institution preferred
CPR certification preferred (per hospice requirement)

Responsibilities

Assess the hospice patient and support system to identify spiritual needs, as evidenced by the Plan of Care (POC), documentation in the clinical records, and IDG/IDT conference minutes; provide support for the spiritual needs of the patient/family
Attend IDG/IDT meetings and participate in the patient care planning process; participate in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) process as required
Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills, and facilitate the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes
Make reasonable efforts to facilitate visits from local clergy, pastoral counselors, and other individuals who can support the patient's spiritual needs
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the hospice
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements
Promote the hospice's philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
Demonstrate understanding of coordination and continuity of care by collaborating with the IDG/IDT
Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients/families