Chaplain Hospice

Company: Traditions Health
Location: Plainview
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

Primary function is to provide spiritual care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform spiritual assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family. Job Qualifications: Education: In good standing with denomination or religious affiliation. College degree preferred: Master of Divinity, preferred. Licensure: Valid Driver's License Experience: Experience in a spiritual or religious organization One year experience as a Chaplain in a health care institution preferred Knowledge and Skills: Working knowledge of community spiritual resources Good interpersonal skills Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patient homes in various conditions. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Must have Hepatitis profile. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting required; requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/family needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family spiritual needs. Essential Functions: Assess hospice patient to identify spiritual needs as evidenced by POC, documentation, clinical records, and IDT conference minutes. Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in the patient care planning process. Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements. Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote coordination of patient care. Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insuranceSchedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to FridayWork Location: On the road

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