Per Diem Hospice Chaplain (Dayton, OH)
About The Position
The Hospice Chaplain works under the supervision of the Clinical Director as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team. The chaplain provides spiritual, emotional, and some bereavement care to hospice patients, clients, and families in facilities and in-home settings, and is expected to understand and be committed to the hospice philosophy of care. The role includes pastoral care for patients and families, spiritual assessments and care planning, bedside support, and support at funerals and memorials when requested. The chaplain also supports staff, coordinates with area interfaith clergy, helps staff understand patients’ religious needs, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote holistic care. The position requires timely documentation in the Company’s EMR system and participation in team meetings, staff meetings, and in-services.
Requirements
- Master of Divinity degree or equivalent in theological studies.
- At least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
- Board certification as a chaplain or eligibility for board certification through ACPE or CPSP.
- At least two years of pastoral experience in a healthcare setting.
- Excellent communication and pastoral skills.
- Ability to support patients and loved ones experiencing pain, suffering, death, and grief; a high degree of emotional energy and mental alertness.
- Good organizational and decision-making skills.
- Computer literacy and ability to complete extensive, timely charting using the Company’s EMR system.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of diverse ages, lifestyles, cultures, socioeconomic backgrounds, religious backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and values.
- Professional knowledge and clinical ability to develop and maintain collegial, collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, social workers, clients, and other healthcare team members.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be accountable.
- Adequate physical and emotional health.
- Consistently adhere to and demonstrate the Company’s Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice experience.
- Ecclesiastical endorsement or ordination in a religious setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide pastoral and spiritual care to patients and families.
- Visit and minister to patients.
- Work with the Clinical Director and other appropriate individuals to develop a spiritual-care continuum appropriate for hospice patients and families.
- Conduct spiritual assessments and develop care plans that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, outcomes, and goals.
- Provide pastoral support at bedside and at funerals and memorials as requested and needed.
- Document patient visits in accordance with Company and compliance policies.
- Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team and collaborate to ensure holistic patient care.
- Organize Company-sponsored memorial services as appropriate.
- Provide spiritual and emotional support and encouragement to staff as needed.
- Participate in staff meetings, interdisciplinary team meetings, and in-services.
- Initiate and maintain communication with area interfaith clergy.
- Facilitate spiritual care between patients, families, and clergy, including sacramental support and pastoral care at end of life as requested.
- Educate staff about religious needs and issues that affect patients’ and families’ care and treatment.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
- Contribute activities that support the well-being of clients, patients, families, and staff.
Benefits
- Full-time employees qualify for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity.
- Paid time off for full-time employees.
- Paid office holidays for full-time employees.
- Paid sick time for all employees.
- 401(k) with up to 3% company match for all employees.
- Referral program for all employees.
- Payactiv pay-on-demand access for all employees.
