Spiritual Care Coordinator - PRN

Heart to Heart Hospice•San Marcos, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing spiritual care to hospice patients and their families. The coordinator will assess spiritual needs, develop care plans, and offer counseling and support. They will also collaborate with local clergy, conduct services, and assist with practical matters such as advance directives and funeral planning. The position requires availability for bereavement support and timely documentation, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Requirements

Ordained and endorsed minister, priest, rabbi or a member of a religious order preferred or lay person with certified training in pastoral care.
Professional experience in a religious agency or institution may be considered in lieu of a formalized education.
One (1+) year of experience in a health care setting or with death and dying.
Comfort working in an interfaith setting.
Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as user names and password concepts; internet; email; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training).

Responsibilities

Assess hospice patient/family to identify spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual plan of care.
Collaborate with local clergy as needed.
Assist in development and update of the Plan of Care.
Conduct services of prayer, worship and ritual for patient/families, as appropriate, offering different philosophies and belief opportunities to discuss and share.
Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues.
Work with other staff, resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues.
Be available for bereavement or counseling needs.
Make visits to patient/family prior to death and be available to family during the bereavement period as needed.
Timely submission of all documentation.
Performance of other duties as required.
Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.