CHAPLAIN

• Provide spiritual assessment, counseling and support to patients and families.
• Provide direct care at the patient’s place of residence as indicated.
• Participate in the preparation, evaluation, and execution of the interdisciplinary care plan to assure that the aims of continuity and comprehensiveness of care are accomplished.
• Provide spiritual care in a non-judgmental manner that honors the spiritual needs of the patient/family.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Facilitate linkage to community clergy as desired by patient/family.
• Perform memorial and funeral services for clients and contracted facilities as required, but at least annually.
• Prepare documentation for the clinical record per hospice, state and federal guidelines and standards.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of diverse religious, cultural and spiritual values and custom related to illness, death and mourning.
• Organize and participate in hospice memorial services at least annually.
• Participate in taking on-call responsibilities as necessary including weekends and evenings.
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team meetings, staff meetings, and other meeting as required.
• Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to professional Code of Ethics and related
• organizational policies.
• Participate in professional liaisons with other clergy and pastoral and health care providers.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards and participate in the measurement of these standards.
• Participate in agency and community programs, including supervision, to enhance learning and performance.
• Participate in the orientation of staff and volunteers as required.
• Participate in providing support to staff and volunteers in coping with job-related stress.
• Participate in business development activities as required.
• Program presentations to families, caregivers and others.
• Adhere to practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.
• Ensure that Grace Healthcare Services’ Best Practices are incorporated into all job activities/responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Master’s degree in Divinity or related field
• Advanced Training of at least one unit of clinical pastoral education
• Affiliation with College of Chaplains preferred
• Two years experience in health care preferred
• Knowledge of the spiritual issues common during illness, death and bereavement
• Endorsement by denomination preferred
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills required
• Current state drivers license and auto insurance
• Unlimited access to a reliable car (We cover Hudson and Bergen Counties)
• Excellent organizational skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.