Hospice Chaplain - San Francisco/San Mateo (Per Diem)

ANX Home Healthcare & Hospice Care•San Jose, CA

1d•$35 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

ANX is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to Hospice patients and their families, as well as to the Hospice team. This role involves assisting at the time of a patient's death and supporting the family during the bereavement period. ANX is a home healthcare and hospice provider founded by nurses, committed to client-focused quality care and best practices. They have received numerous awards and recognitions, including Best Places to Work and the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission.

Requirements

Earn a bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, pastoral counseling, or a related field.
Receive an endorsement from your church or religious organization.
Complete four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
Obtain both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in theology or a related field.
Clinical experience under the supervision of an experienced chaplain.

Responsibilities

Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients'/families' beliefs.
Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.
Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.
Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.
Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.
Make contact with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.
Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.
Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated.
Develop and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.
Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services.
Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.
Must possess skill set to work with and develop individualized plan of care.
Participate in team meetings.
Provide education to team members about spiritual care.
Provide spiritual and emotional support to ANX members and community partners.
Other projects assigned by the Director of Nursing.