Hospice and Palliative Care Hospital Liaison

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy•Richland, WA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospice and Palliative Care Hospital Liaison will develop, maintain, and grow hospital relationships to cultivate collaboration and partnerships with Tri-Cities Chaplaincy in Benton and Franklin Counties, as well as surrounding communities.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in divinity, theology, psychology, or a related discipline from an accredited school of higher education.
Ability to manage a patient caseload and work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Expertise in written and oral communication and competence with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing situations and respond accordingly.
Ability to provide hospice education to facility staff members, patients, and families.
Willingness to travel within the community.
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for chaplain on-call rotation support.
Reliable transportation and the ability to independently drive within Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s service areas to provide in-home patient and family services and support in clients' homes, facilities, and community locations.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, as driving is an essential function of this role.
Must meet insurance eligibility requirements.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.
Washington State Food Worker Card issued by the Department of Health.
Ability to report to assigned work location(s) as scheduled and maintain consistent, reliable attendance.
Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

Nice To Haves

Chaplaincy experience in hospice, palliative care, hospital, or crisis ministry settings.
Experience in end-of-life care and crisis intervention.
Completion of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training.
Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and grow hospital relationships to cultivate collaboration and partnerships.
Manage a patient caseload and work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provide hospice education to facility staff members, patients, and families.
Participate in education and outreach activities to promote agency programs, including hospice care, advanced planning, and bereavement services.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with agency policies, procedures, and practices.
Protect patient and agency information per HIPAA guidelines. Only access information on a need-to-know basis.
Complete agency and departmental orientation and required training programs.
Complete ongoing education, policy reviews, and training by designated deadlines.

Benefits

Vacation: Accrued each pay period based on your hours worked.
Sick Leave: Accrued in accordance with Washington State Sick Leave Law.
Wellness Days: After completion of the 90-day introductory period, employees may convert up to two (2) accrued sick days annually into wellness days.
Paid Holidays: Ten (10) paid agency observed holidays per year, available upon hire.
Bereavement Leave: Three (3) days for the loss of an immediate family member. Two (2) days for the loss of a household pet or service animal.
Community Volunteer Day (Yay Day): One (1) paid day annually for volunteer service, granted each January.
Health Insurance Benefits (Effective the first of the month following date of hire): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
Employer Paid-Benefits: Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (1x annual salary), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability.
Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D (Additional coverage), and Pet Insurance.
Voluntary Financial Protection Benefits: Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
Air Ambulance: Discounted rate for Life Flight.
Retirement 401(K) Plan: Employees may contribute upon hire; employer matching of up to 5% begins the following January or June depending on Hire date after 1 year of employment.
Mileage Reimbursement: $0.72 per mile, for eligible positions. (Subject to change based on IRS rates)
Premium Pay: Bilingual (Spanish) pay premium (subject to proficiency verification through ALTA language services)
Certifications: Certification-based premium pay, as applicable and approved.
Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,250 annually after one (1) year of employment.
Professional Development: Access to continuing education through platforms such as Relias Learning and CAPC.