Hospice Chaplain

Grace Hospice•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$30 - $35

About The Position

If you are seeking a career that puts you in a position to change the world, one life at a time, you have come to the right place. At Grace Hospice we offer professional care with a personal touch by focusing on the patients and families, not the disease, while emphasizing quality of life and dignity. We have built our nonprofit Hospice Agency by going back to the original roots of hospice care rich in spiritual, emotional and physical care for those at their end of life. We are an equal opportunity, drug free organization striving for excellence while offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Position Summary: The role of the Chaplain is to ensure that each patient and/or family have spiritual care counseling services, as desired. The Chaplain develops and implements the spiritual aspects of hospice care, participates in the hospice team, and arranges the provision of spiritual and emotional care to patients, families and staff members. Grace Culture: Successful employees will demonstrate these key values: Excellence: Anticipating needs and delivering the best care by going above and beyond expectations. Kindness: We distinguish ourselves by being friendly, considerate and generous as we care for patients, families and each other. Team: Respectfully working together to achieve the best end of life experience for our patients and families; promoting a positive work experience

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Seminary or School of Theology (M. DIV or equivalent Theological degree)
4 units of CPE (required, no exceptions)
Ecclesiastical endorsement
Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregivers
Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
Ability to communicate effectively publicly, one-on-one, written and by phone
Ability to provide nonjudgmental listening presence
Ability to find creative ways to engage people with Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline
Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values
Ability to network with community clergy and congregations
Ability to provide devotions in a staff setting

Nice To Haves

Board certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensure patients and/or families have spiritual care counseling services, as desired
Is familiar with the Patient’s Care Plan and incorporates those Interventions and Goals into Patient Visits (when applicable).
Develop a Patient Care Plan to include spiritual aspects of hospice care individualized to the patient and family
Participate as a member of an Interdisciplinary Teams when possible
Provide leadership and officiating of funerals when asked by families
Actively participates with Chaplain Team to provide care for all patients, families and staff
Communicate with assigned Chaplain after all patient/family visits (including In Person, Phone, and Electronic Communication for continuity of care
Maintain communication with Supervisor regarding Weekly Schedule, Patient/Family Concerns and Chaplain Requests
Attend regularly scheduled meetings
Participate in providing spiritual care to staff through (but not limited to): One-on-one interaction and support, intentional and mature listening presence
Providing prayer, devotions, Memorial meditations, etc. in all staff gatherings/meetings
Maintain Ecclesiastical endorsement/ordination and Board Certification requirements