Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Chaplain is responsible for the spiritual care component of hospice services. The Chaplain is available to patients and families in a timely and consistent manner. The Chaplain functions in a manner that reflects the mission and vision of Gulfside Healthcare Services. All duties will be performed in compliance with published Gulfside Healthcare Services policies and procedures.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum requirements include Master's Degree in Divinity, Master's in Theology, Master's in Pastoral studies or equivalent, Professional certification and/or ordination
Minimum of one year in health care chaplaincy, with hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
Four CPE Units completed preferred
Deep and abiding compassion for those with life limiting illnesses, their families, and caregivers is required.
Demonstrated success in working collaboratively as an integral part of an Interdisciplinary Team
Ability to provide pastoral care as an interfaith chaplain.
Must be proficient in a variety of computer software applications including word processing and electronic medical record
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete initial spiritual care assessment for all patients admitted to Hospice care within four calendar days.
Assesses spiritual care needs of the patient and family. If the patient and/or family desire spiritual counseling, determine whether hospice chaplain will provide spiritual care or will facilitate visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors or others.
Assists patients, families, and staff in using their spirituality to deal with life-limiting illness, death, and grief.
Develops an individualized spiritual care plan for patients and their families.
Supports the diverse belief systems and cultural needs of patients, their families, and staff, respecting the dignity and privacy of all.
Acts as a resource and liaison for patients and families and their local congregations as needed and/or requested.
Performs crisis intervention independently or with other members of the inter-disciplinary team working towards achieving the goals of the patient’s plan of care.
Provides faith affirmation, theological development, and hears confession or amends of patient and/or family.
Performs a religious rite or ritual as requested by the patient and/or family.
Provides religious items for the patient and/or family.
Offers a blessing and/or prayer for the patient and/or family.
Knowledgeable about the major religions of the world and provides the inter-disciplinary team with information and insight as to how the patient and/or families religion(s) might interface with the plan of care.
Documents to the spiritual plan of care.
Documents how the spiritual needs/concerns of the patients and/or families are addressed.
Assists with the completion of Advanced Directives, final arrangements, organ donations, evacuation plans, Medicare non-recertification, etc, as requested by administration.
Networks with community clergy and faith communities.
Participates in departmental meetings, on call rotation, and other tasks and projects as requested by the VP of Counseling & Advocacy Services.
The Chaplain adheres to the code of ethics of the Association of Professional Chaplains.
Provides appropriate documentation of activities in a timely and consistent manner.
Assists with spiritual care education for volunteers and community.
Maintains a rolling monthly minimum average of twenty (20) patient, client and/or caregiver visits per week.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Auditing/Compliance:
Establishes and maintains an effective system of peer review related to patient documentation
Possesses ability to multi-task; exhibits adaptability and flexibility in meeting Gulfside Healthcare Services objectives
Ensures compliance with all patient care and documentation standards and regulations
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the policies and procedures of the spiritual care department; adheres to and assists in the evaluation of the same
Assists in maintaining federal and state regulatory compliance
Mentoring/Education
Develops, interprets, implements, and supports policies and procedures
Functions as a resource person; provides mentoring and guidance for co-workers
Customer Service
Maintains positive working relationships and frequent liaison with other disciplines
Attends to patient/family complaints and concerns
Creates and promotes initiatives to develop and strengthen relationships with care facility partners
Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues
Educates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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