Chaplain

Company: Amorem
Location: Hudson
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Description:ChaplainCaldwell Service area. non- exempt POSITION SUMMARY:Provide for the spiritual needs of patient and family in accordance with a plan of care while respecting their spiritual beliefs; aid Hospice team in understanding and responding to spiritual concerns. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Divinity degree or equivalent graduate degree that includes theological studies from an accredited seminary or divinity school
• Certified or progressing toward certification by a cognate group recognized by the Coalition on Ministry in Specialized Settings (COMISS)
• Minimum two years of experience working with individuals, groups and families in crisis, preferably dealing with issues involved in death, dying, and grief
• Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) completed or equivalent clinical training and experience
• Endorsed by and in good standing with the denomination of ordination KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Ability to identify and respect the spiritual needs of the patient/families/caregivers as they differ according to social status, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, race, age, and their emotional, physical, and intellectual capabilities
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
  • Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule Initial And Ongoing:
    • Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program
    • Complete Hospice orientation program
    • Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service
    • Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
    • Attend assigned team meetings every two weeks DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
      • Assist in orienting new team members, as requested
      • Participate in quality improvement program
      • Adhere to strict confidentiality
      • Adhere to safety policy and practices
      • Complete employee time record accurately per policy
      • Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
      • Assist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriate
      • Complete annual TB screening
      • Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
      • Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure
      • Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
      • Assess the spiritual needs of patient/family with patient/family consent
      • Contact patient/family's minister and other religious caregivers, as appropriate
      • Develop a plan of care with the interdisciplinary team meeting the spiritual/emotional needs of the patient/family caregivers
      • Provide spiritual care and support for patient/family/caregivers as needed, or requested
      • Utilize spiritual resources to meet needs of patient and family
      • Consult and provide education to interdisciplinary team about spirituality and spiritual care
      • Provide ethical consult for staff regarding end-of-life issues and how faith impacts choices
      • Assist with funerals/memorial services, as requested
      • Be available to attend receivings or funerals for patients on weekdays
      • Provide spiritual care and support for bereaved family members upon request
      • Coordinate annual memorial service with bereavement coordinator
      • Facilitate Walking the Mourner's Path program and Limit of Our Sight
      • Participate in volunteer/staff orientation/training, as requested
      • Plan and lead occasional worship services for patients/family members and staff
      • Provide education and consultation to community clergy and groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patient and caregivers experiencing illness and loss
      • Serve as a resource to community clergy and religious caregivers about Hospice, death, dying, and grief issues
      • Support community clergy/congregations through the process of caring for the hospice patient/family
      • Participate in the planning and facilitating of grief support groups/presentation, as needed, in the community in collaboration with bereavement coordinator and master social workers
      • Maintain Hospice bereavement family caseload
      • Complete initial bereavement assignment for patient families served
      • Develop appropriate bereavement plan of care and update quarterly.
      • Rotate chaplain on call responsibilities, as scheduled
      • Attend funeral/receiving scheduled on weekends when on-call
      • Collaborate with on-call weekend social worker and nurse regarding patient family needs, as scheduled
      • Serve palliative care patients as assigned
      • Attend quarterly lunches with volunteer chaplains
      • Assist with training volunteer chaplains, as needed
      • Coordinate memorial services with long-term care staff, as directed by facility PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
        • Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
        • Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
        • Ability to sit as required to perform duties
        • Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds
        • Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and complete written documentation
        • Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
          • Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and a state driver's licenseRequirements:PI217027763

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