Moments Hospice
Hospice Chaplain
Moments Hospice, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States, 55744
Moments Hospice -
Chaplain looking for autonomy and variety should consider practicing in Hospice Care. As a
Hospice Chaplain , you will join a team that is dedicated to making our patients' final days, weeks, and months as comfortable as possible.
Support from our Team:
Employer contributions towards medical, dental, vision insurance plans
Employer-paid life insurance
short- and long-term disability options
Opportunities for growth within the Organization
Experienced team of Regional Director of Clinical Operators available as resources and mentors
120 hours of PTO, 6 paid holidays, and 2 additional floating holidays
Mileage and company cell phone
Structured training and preceptorship program
The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
Facilitates the development of the individualized the plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care.
Recruits 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.
Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
Works with staff to provide bereavement to personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers.
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
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Position Qualifications
Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
Ability to work as member of the interdisciplinary group.
Comfort in an interfaith setting.
Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
Hospice/ experience preferred.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Experience:
Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Chaplain looking for autonomy and variety should consider practicing in Hospice Care. As a
Hospice Chaplain , you will join a team that is dedicated to making our patients' final days, weeks, and months as comfortable as possible.
Support from our Team:
Employer contributions towards medical, dental, vision insurance plans
Employer-paid life insurance
short- and long-term disability options
Opportunities for growth within the Organization
Experienced team of Regional Director of Clinical Operators available as resources and mentors
120 hours of PTO, 6 paid holidays, and 2 additional floating holidays
Mileage and company cell phone
Structured training and preceptorship program
The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
Facilitates the development of the individualized the plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care.
Recruits 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.
Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
Works with staff to provide bereavement to personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers.
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
*
Position Qualifications
Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
Ability to work as member of the interdisciplinary group.
Comfort in an interfaith setting.
Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
Hospice/ experience preferred.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Experience:
Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road