Hospice Spiritual Chaplain

Benefits: • Competitive salary • Flexible schedule DUTIES · Provide counseling or arranges counseling to meet the spiritual needs of the patients/ family members/caregivers in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires and in accordance with the patient’s plan of care. RESPONSIBILITIES · Conduct a spiritual assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program. · Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to spiritual care. · Provide spiritual support in accordance with on-going wishes and needs of the patient/family in accordance with their religious preferences or definition of spirituality. · Work in close collaboration with local clergy when desired by the patient. · Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes. · Evaluate the patients and family's response to, and effectiveness of, the spiritual counseling. · Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients’ Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits. · Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities. · Conduct religious services of prayer, worship and rituals for patients/families, as appropriate. · Working with other professionals in resolving spiritual/ethical issues. · Provide spiritual and bereavement support to staff as needed. · Provide consultation and education to the IDG on spiritual care. · Provide funeral or memorial services for patient’s as requested. · Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her Spiritual practice through formal education, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizational meetings, and/or individual research and reading. JOB CONDITIONS · The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. · Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing. COMPANY INFORMATION · Has access to patient medical records. QUALIFICATIONS · Ordained, commissioned or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group OR Has M.Div. from a seminary. · Comfortable in an interfaith setting. · Hospice experience preferred. · Able to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values. · Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order. · The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. $70 per visit Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $70.00 per hour Original job Hospice Spiritual Chaplain posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.