Hospice Chaplain

IV Care of Middle GA • Douglas, GA

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About The Position

The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care to hospice patients, family members, and caregivers, either directly or by coordinating care with other spiritual caregivers. The Chaplain conducts spiritual assessments of all patients and develops individualized plans of care based on those assessments. As an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team, the Chaplain collaborates with other disciplines to provide integrated, holistic end-of-life care.

The role also includes facilitating funeral services when requested by families, providing bereavement care and grief support, and planning and facilitating annual ecumenical Memorial Services in memory of deceased patients.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, or Religion.
• At least one complete unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Reliable and insured transportation, a current driver’s license, and an acceptable driving record.
• Reside within a 30 to 40 mile radius of Eastman, Georgia.
• Strong relational and pastoral care skills.
• Respect for diversity and ecumenism.
• Familiarity with various belief systems and the ability to work within those frameworks.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care services to patients, family members, and caregivers, directly or through coordination with other spiritual caregivers.
• Conduct spiritual assessments of all patients.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on spiritual assessments.
• Work as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team to provide integrated, holistic end-of-life care.
• Facilitate funeral services when requested by family members.
• Provide bereavement care and grief support.
• Plan and facilitate annual ecumenical Memorial Services for deceased patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time