- Location
- Lafayette, IN, United States of America
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
SUMMARY
The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients and their families/caregivers. This role is a vital part of the interdisciplinary group, working closely with other care team members to ensure each patient’s spiritual needs are met with compassion, respect, and sensitivity. The chaplain also serves as a liaison to community faith leaders and may facilitate memorial and bereavement services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct spiritual assessments and provide individualized spiritual support to hospice patients and their families
Participate in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care based on identified spiritual needs
Provide direct spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and caregivers
Coordinate with community chaplains, clergy, and spiritual counselors to extend care when appropriate
Maintain records of spiritual care services for quality assurance and documentation purposes
Document all services, coordination activities, and patient communications in the electronic health record system
Attend and participate in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings
Educate and consult with the care team regarding spiritual concerns and religious diversity
Recruit and develop relationships with local faith-based organizations and clergy to support patient and family needs
Provide or coordinate funeral, memorial, or celebration of life services upon request
Plan periodic memorial services to support families, team members, volunteers, and community clergy
Support and guide spiritual care volunteers, providing supervision as needed
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate cultural humility and respect in all interactions
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Ordained, licensed, or endorsed by a recognized religious body
Minimum of one year of experience in hospice, palliative care, or healthcare chaplaincy
Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to provide nonjudgmental support
Ability to work with individuals of all faiths, belief systems, and cultural backgrounds
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor’s degree required; Master of Divinity or equivalent from an accredited theological institution preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Knowledge
Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%
Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%
Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%
Physical
Walking - Frequently 34%-66%
Bending - Occasionally 2%-33%
Standing - Occasionally 2%-33%
Sitting - Constantly 66%-100%
Driving - Occasionally 2%-33%
Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Rarely 1% or less
Stretching/Reaching - Rarely 1% or less
Climbing - Occasionally 2%-33%
Hand/finger dexterity - Constantly 66%-100%
Stooping (bend at waist) - Occasionally 2%-33%
Sensory Activities
Distinguish smell/temperature - Rarely 1% or less
Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%
Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%
Talking on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%
Hearing on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%
Other Sensory Activities
N/A
TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.
We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
