Hospice Chaplain

Otterbein SeniorLife • Lebanon, OH

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About The Position

Otterbein Hospice located in Lebanon Ohio is seeking a PRN Chaplain. The role of the Chaplain is to provide pastoral care and counseling for the Elders to ensure their spiritual well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and Ordained Minister
• Certificate in spiritual companioning
• Clinical pastoral education experience or prior experience in chaplaincy or pastoral care
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of the spiritual issues related to illness, death and grieving
• 1 year experience as a Hospice Chaplain or equivalent Hospital Chaplain experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health care preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration and direction of programs to maintain the highest quality of spiritual services
• Provide spiritual assessment, counseling and support to clients, families and others
• Participate in preparation, implementation and evaluation of the interdisciplinary care plan and conduct assessments in coordination with the interdisciplinary care team
• Interview clients/families as necessary and in a private meeting
• Provide non-judgmental spiritual care that honors the spiritual needs of the client/family/other
• Maintain client care information to assure client rights are protected and coordinate services with other departments
• Facilitate and arrange for visits with community clergy
• Perform memorial and funeral services as requested
• Complete all medical record, whether written or electronically, in a timely manner and in accordance with federal, state and Organization guidelines, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of diverse religious, cultural and spiritual values/customs pertaining to illness, death and grieving
• Assist in providing support to associates/volunteers in coping with job-related stress

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees