Hospice Chaplain - PRN
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. 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. Primary function is to provide spiritual care in the home to terminally ill patients and their families. To provide an assessment of the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs and to provide counseling to meet those needs. Makes reasonable efforts to facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors or other individuals who can support the patient’s spiritual needs. Participates as a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT). May also be called Spiritual Counselor, or other similar titles.
Requirements
- Master of Divinity preferred.
- Minimum one year of experience as a chaplain in a healthcare institution preferred.
- Reliable transportation.
- Current auto liability insurance and driver’s license if personal vehicle is used for work.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively connecting with patients, families, and the hospice interdisciplinary team.
- An understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural and religious beliefs, as well as the ability to provide inclusive spiritual care.
- The role requires a high level of compassion, empathy, and sensitivity to the emotional and spiritual needs of individuals facing end-of-life challenges.
- 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.
