Hospice Chaplain - PRN

Luminos Hospice • Crockett, TX

3d

About The Position

At Luminos Hospice, our mission is to facilitate the best end of life experience through the happiest employees. As a locally owned and operated, employee-driven, and innovative company, we reflect a genuine commitment to our community. We live here, work here, and love here.

Culture:
Our Core Culture at Luminos Hospice prioritizes supporting, nurturing, and committing to our employees' welfare. We cultivate an environment that mirrors our steadfast dedication to providing exceptional end-of-life care, resonating through our team's growth and support.

Our EPIC Values:
Empowerment: We celebrate autonomy and trust in your expertise.
Positivity: Have an attitude of gratitude.
Integrity: Always do the right thing.
Community: We live here, we work here and we love here.
Job Title: Hospice Chaplain

Requirements

• Education: Master of Divinity preferred.
• Experience: Minimum one year of experience as a chaplain in a healthcare institution preferred.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Current auto liability insurance and driver’s license.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively connecting with patients, families, and the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Cultural Competency: An understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural and religious beliefs, as well as the ability to provide inclusive spiritual care.
• Compassion and Empathy: The role requires a high level of compassion, empathy, and sensitivity to the emotional and spiritual needs of individuals facing end-of-life challenges.
• Documentation Skills: The ability to maintain accurate and confidential records of spiritual assessments, interventions, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Spiritual Assessment: Conducting spiritual assessments to understand the beliefs, values, and preferences of patients and their families.
• Spiritual and Emotional Counseling: Providing spiritual and emotional support through counseling and prayer. Assisting individuals in finding meaning, purpose, and peace during the end-of-life process.
• Facilitating Spiritual Practices: Facilitating religious rituals, sacraments, or spiritual practices based on the patient's faith tradition or personal beliefs. Offering pastoral care to address spiritual concerns.
• Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team: Collaborating with the hospice interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to provide holistic care. Participating in team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Advance Care Planning: Assisting patients and families in exploring and documenting their spiritual and end-of-life preferences. Facilitating discussions about the meaning of life, death, and the afterlife.
• Bereavement Support: Providing grief and bereavement support to families before and after the loss of a loved one. Offering memorial services, rituals, or other ceremonies to honor and remember the deceased.
• Education and Spiritual Guidance: Offering spiritual education and guidance to patients, families, and hospice staff. Addressing ethical and moral concerns related to end-of-life care.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate and confidential records of spiritual assessments, interventions, and communication with patients and families.
• Community Outreach: Collaborating with local religious and spiritual communities to ensure access to additional support and resources. Providing spiritual care to diverse populations, respecting various cultural and religious beliefs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time