PRN Hospice Chaplain

Title: PRN Hospice Chaplain
Schedule: PRN, picking up 12 hour and 8 hour shifts to cover for PTO
Pay: $29.76 to $37.20 per hour
Location: Inpatient hospice unit in Longmont, as well as visiting patients and families in their primary residence out in the community.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Healthcare Chaplain provides spiritual guidance and support during illness, injury and/or an emergency. They will support patients and families facing difficult medical choices, and plan and coordinate interfaith worship experiences for staff, patients, and families.

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Pastoral Care or Theology from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1+ years of chaplaincy experience in a medical setting; palliative or hospice experience preferred.
• Must successfully pass agency required background checks.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and have reliable transportation.
• Must comply with agency health screening requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate computer competency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Identifies the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs and participates in individualizing the patient’s plan of care based on those needs.
• Incorporates patient/family preferences and goals within the plan of care
• Supports and respects the patient’s and family’s unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.
• Serves as spiritual support for staff regarding issues of grief and loss as it relates to their professional roles.
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, follow-up, and communication with IDT for patient visits; completes documentation in an accurate and complete manner in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supports facilitation of family meetings when appropriate.
• Identifies faith community resources for the patient and family; maintains a working knowledge of community resources for funerals and memorial services.