Chaplain - PRN at None

Summary of Position: The Chaplain is responsible for providing spiritual counseling and emotional support to the active and bereaved patients and families. They will serve as a liaison between community clergy and EverHeart Hospice. 

Education and Experience: 

1. Bachelor level degree from an approved Theological Seminary or School of Divinity preferred.
2. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accreditation preferred.
3. Minimum of three years of pastoral care ministry.
4. Healthcare and/or Hospice experience preferred.

Special Skills and Requirements: 

1. Shall have a valid driver’s license.
2. Excellent customer service skills.
3. Detail oriented with excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
4. Ability to follow instructions.
5. Ability to work independently without supervision.
6. Travel to other sites as needed. Travel may be in inclement weather.
7. Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment.
8. Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, turning, bending, lifting and walking.

Responsibilities of Position: 

1. Provide a comprehensive spiritual assessment and create individualized goals and interventions for patients and families in accordance with the plan of care.
2. Provide spiritual care to patients and families who request spiritual support visit(s). Spiritual care may include counsel, prayer, Bible reading and/or sacraments or other rituals as appropriate.
3. Give respective spiritual support that is consistent with patient and family cultures, religions, and values.
4. Participate in IDG meetings and contribute information concerning the spiritual needs of patients and families with the interdisciplinary group.
5. Provide education to employees, volunteers, and the community regarding appropriate spiritual care and support and its role in hospice and palliative care.
6. Conduct a funeral or memorial service, or assist families in finding an acceptable alternative as requested.
7. Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients, families, groups, and community. (ie. funerals, grief support groups, community presentations)
8. Assist with grief support groups for bereavement services as directed by the Director of Patient and Family Services.
9. Complete all documentation as required by the organization in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements
10. Other duties as assigned.