As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the chaplain works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager and is responsible for providing spiritual support to patients and families consistent with the patient/family’s wishes and belief system.
The chaplain is responsible for implementing and coordinating the provision of spiritual support to patients and families in accordance with the hospice plan of care.
The chaplain is responsible for implementing and coordinating the provision of spiritual support to patients and families in accordance with the hospice plan of care.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree e.g.: Master’s Divinity or Theology preferred or equivalent theological education.
- Minimum two years pastoral experience in a hospital or community ministry preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to be open, flexible and ecumenical.
- Experience counseling patients and families who are dealing with terminal illness.
- Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation, and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.
Team Concept: Works with the interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, case conferences and other forums and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for full staff participation, consultation and evaluation.
- Works as a team member in promoting harmonious working relationships.
- Assists team members in understanding the significant spiritual factors related to care of the terminally ill patient and the family.
- Maintains regular communication with primary nurses and social workers, keeping them informed of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
- Is available for bereavement support.
- Participates in the orientation, training and coordination of hospice volunteers and per diem chaplains.
- Possesses a clear understanding of the respective roles of each interdisciplinary team member while demonstrating sound interpersonal skills in enhancing the team approach to patient care.
- Performs other duties assigned as required or requested.
