JOB SUMMARY: The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Bristol Hospice LLC, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.
Required Education & Experience
Must be a graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology; BD, M.Div. or equivalent theological degree
Must have experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver
Hospice experience preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must possess the ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group
Must demonstrate comfort in an interfaith setting
Must possess the ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values
Must possess the ability to network with community, clergy and congregations
Must demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
Other Requirements
Must be flexible in work hours
Essential Job Functions
Assure spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner
Facilitate the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs
Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers
Serve as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
Maintain records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision
Document direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors
Attend patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group
Provide consultation, education and support to interdisciplinary group on spiritual care
Recruit community chaplains, spiritual counselors and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care
Provide for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
Plan periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team
Assist in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers
Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Accept and perform other related duties and responsibilities, as required
Work Environment
Must comply with company policies, procedures and processes in addition to Hospice and Homecare rules and regulations
Must be dependable and flexible in work schedule
Must comply with harassment and discrimination policies
Must foster good working relationships
Must have a safe and functional automobile, valid drivers’ license and full automobile coverage
Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check as well as a drug/alcohol screening upon hire and periodically thereafter
Physical Environment
May be required to stand and sit for long periods
Must be able to hear and see with or without aid
Must be able to read and follow instructions as required
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Other
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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