PRN Hospice Chaplain

Title: PRN Hospice ChaplainSchedule: PRN, picking up 12 hour and 8 hour shifts to cover for PTOPay: $29.76 to $37.20 per hourLocation: 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.