Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor - Hospice
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
The Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor will assist the hospice patient, their family, and/or the primary caregiver to maintain their spirituality and religious practices either directly or through coordination with the patient/family’s designated religious professional. The Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor will provide this service without proselytizing their own personal religious beliefs to the hospice patient, their family, and/or the primary caregiver.
Accountability
Reports to the Bereavement Coordinator/Spiritual Care Lead
FLSA:
Exempt
Essential Job Functions
Fosters and maintains an effective working relationship between co‑workers, patients, and other professional members of the communityFollows an individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary team for each assigned patient under the direction of the Hospice PhysicianDelivers services according to a generally accepted standard of practice in a manner that is meaningful to the patient/family, consistent with the patient/family beliefs and their desire for serviceProvides spiritual care either directly or through coordination with the patient/family’s designated religious professional or place of worshipFacilitates affirmation of faith or spiritual beliefs as the patient/family members indicateProvides supportive listening and presenceParticipates in sacred or spiritual rituals or practicesDemonstrates a commitment to providing pastoral care interventions which address the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of death and dyingFunctions as member of the interdisciplinary team and coordinates care with other disciplinesProvides counseling and support to hospice staff as neededConducts initial bereavement assessment with familyAssists the Bereavement Coordinator in planning, organizing, and hosting the Annual Memorial ServiceImmediately reports any patient changes to the RN Case Manager and/or interdisciplinary teamReports unusual conditions, observations, and pertinent information to the RN Case ManagerComplies with all documentation policies/proceduresCompletes appropriate documentation in a legible and timely mannerParticipates in Performance Improvement activities as requestedProvides spiritual care interventions to address such issues as:- Abandonment
- Anger
- Betrayal
- Despair
- Failure
- Fear/dread
- Guilt
- Hope
- Loss of faith
- Meaninglessness
- Profound sadness
- Sense of promise
- Religious practices that are comforting to the patient/family
- Assisting the patient/family with funeral planning
- Pre‑bereavement and bereavement support
Other duties as assigned
Specific to Job Position
Adheres to patient rights, abuse reporting and confidentiality policiesAttends scheduled staff meetings and or in‑service trainingAdheres to departmental dress code requirements related to uniform, personal grooming, and other attireDemonstrates reliability by making every attempt to report to work on time, providing proper notification for absence or tardiness, participating in required meetingsDemonstrates ability to problem‑solve and make decisions by assessing situations and considering alternatives, seeking guidance and direction as necessary, and utilizing proper chain of commandDemonstrates effective time management skills by coordinating activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency, willingness to adjust or revise work schedules as requestedAssumes responsibility for on‑going personal development and continuing educationStays current with all mandatory agency and regulatory requirementsCompletes assigned projects within specified time framesPhysical/Safety Requirements
Must have the strength and endurance required for standing, walking, lifting, bending, and pushing on a consistent basis, at least 20 lbs.Must use appropriate body mechanics for Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor duties as identified in the scope of practiceThis position is Category 2 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not usually require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but Category 2 tasks may require the unexpected performance of these procedures)Able to utilizes appropriate PPE…
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