Chaplain, PRN

Job Summary

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of theology or accredited college or university with a BA degree in Religion, Philosophy, Pastoral Studies or Counseling.
• Two years experience in pastoral ministry or in a spiritual chaplaincy position.
• Competency in community relations, interpersonal relationships, and oral and written communication.
• Ability to provide spiritual care within the Hospice concept or terminal care without judgment of others’ personal spiritual beliefs.
• Position Relationships
• Supervised by Director of Clinical Services

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual care and support that is responsive to the varying spiritual needs of Hospice patients and families, and to the greater Hospice community.
• Provides spiritual assessment, counseling and support to patients and families.
• Participates in the preparation, evaluation and execution of the interdisciplinary care plan to assure continuity of care and services.
• Works collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Encourages existing denominational affiliations; facilitates involvement of patient’s own pastor as desired by patient and family.
• Provides direct spiritual counsel and/or support to patients and families who have no religious affiliation or request services.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation of all spiritual care provided by staff and community clergy.
• Contributes to ongoing staff and volunteer education to maintain team awareness of spiritual needs and to further develop spiritual assessment skills.
• Provides spiritual and emotional support to hospice staff members and clergy working with hospice patients.
• Serves as a staff resource regarding religious beliefs, practices and rituals.
• Performs occasional liturgical assignments such as memorial services and funerals.
• Provides guidance in the ethics of medical care decisions.
• May be required to work in the inpatient unit.

Assist in the provision of bereavement services for Hospice patients and families as well as the community.

Contributes to the overall success of Hospice by cooperating in other organizational requirements and activities.

• Communicates information concerning work schedule and need for time off to supervisor.
• Participates with on-call schedule to provide twenty-four hour, seven day a week coverage.
• Participates in Hospice of Lake Cumberland’s orientation and in-service training programs for professional and volunteer staff.
• Participates in organizational committees and special projects as assigned.
• Participates in community programs as requested to promote better understanding of Hospice.
• Participates in professional liaisons with other clergy and pastoral and health care providers.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.