Job 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.

Hospice Chaplain - PRN

Schedule: Mon - Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm as needed

Agency: Adena Hospice

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
As a Chaplain the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our team gives our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment.

As a Chaplain, you will be responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care to our patients.

WHAT WE OFFER:
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK:
You'll provide direct spiritual care to patients, families and caregivers.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Spiritual Care: Assure spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner. Facilitate the development in the interdisciplinary group plan of care to meet identified spiritual needs.
• Administrative: Maintain records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision. Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Customer Care: Provide for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested. Plan periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
• Teamwork: Provide consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care. Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS:

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions
• Comfort in an interfaith setting and acceptable of different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values.

REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree) preferred.
Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
Hospice/ experience preferred.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
Capable of all physical demands.

We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.

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We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!

This 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.