Hospice Chaplain Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelors in a ministry related field required.
• Knowledge of grief process
• Public relations/speaking skills
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, dying process, and bereavement and spirituality

Nice To Haves

• Master of Divinity or Master of Religious Education from an accredited seminary preferred.
• Three to five years of pastoral care experience preferred.
• Ordination to Pastoral Ministry and denominational endorsement preferred
• Certification in Chaplaincy, chaplain experience or completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral education or willingness to complete after hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing spiritual/pastoral care needs to patient/family members, ensuring needs and support are provided in accordance with ongoing wishes and needs of the patients and family members.
• Offers patients and family members of different philosophies and religious beliefs opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and values.
• Ensures that the spiritual/pastoral assessment of patient are completed as indicated and appropriate, within 5 days of admission for both home hospice patients and inpatient hospice facility patients, and that documentation of spiritual counseling is forwarded to the patient's clinical record or entered into EMR daily.
• Works in close collaboration with local clergy whenever desired by patient.
• Provides spiritual support as needed and defined by the patient/family/significant other.
• Documents spiritual counseling provided in patient's clinical record that demonstrates progress toward unresolved spiritual issues.
• Conducts religious services of prayer, worship, and rituals for patients/families as appropriate.
• May assist in developing and updating the plan of care as needed.
• Participates in providing Bereavement Care and Support to families, as well as community at large.
• Assists in facilitation of monthly bereavement support groups as needed.
• Provides other spiritual counseling services as determined appropriate by the IDG members.
• Works with congregations to develop pastoral care support for specific patients and for death and dying issues related to spiritual care.
• Works with other professionals, as determined by the hospice to evaluate patient/family response to care.
• Is available to family during the bereavement period as requested.
• Participates in annual memorial services.
• Makes chaplain bereavement visits and assessments as determined appropriate by IDG team.
• Supports staff in personal spiritual care/pastoral and bereavement care issues as needed that may affect their ability to function effectively.
• Demonstrates an interest in personal and professional growth for self and staff by attending and participating in workshops, seminars, webinars to keep abreast of current changes in rules, regulations, relating to job functions and department; does individual reading and research; and recommends educational opportunities for staff and encourages participation.
• Demonstrates a willingness to be cost effective in the use of agency resources, the monitoring of waste, and the proper and safe use of supplies and equipment.
• Adheres to 3HC's Personnel Policy and performs other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor to promote the successful operations and future growth of 3HC.

Benefits

• Compassionate care is our calling!
• We strive to ensure our patients enjoy life’s journey, recover quickly, and live comfortably.
• We believe in providing high-quality, cost-effective care that surpasses industry standards.
• If you want to make a difference, provide meaningful one-on-one care, and develop relationships with both your patients and team members, join Team 3HC!
• 3HC strives to provide a positive work culture that feels more like a family atmosphere where we support our team members so they can reach their personal & professional best.