Hospice Chaplain Pt/Prn ALL Areas

Benefits/Perks

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Job Summary

The Hospice Chaplain is a key member of the hospice care team, helping to coordinate and implement spiritual support activities that reflect the beliefs and values of clients and families. If you are interested in working with people during a sacred time of life, a changing work environment, and being a part of a compassionate team, hospice may be your calling.

Responsibilities

Perform spiritual assessments and risk assessments of complicating bereavement factors

Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with team members to include spiritual needs in the plan of care

Refer to or coordinate with local clergy as requested by the client and family

Coordinate care with other professionals to meet the emotional and psychological needs of the client and family

Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse client population and co-workers

Assist families with funeral and memorial services when indicated

Help lead bereavement services for survivors

Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

Preferred training includes a bachelor's degree in religious studies or a related subject and a master's degree in theology, divinity or pastoral studies. Hospice chaplain certification is also a plus.

Current CPR with BLS card

Valid driver's license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle

Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing hospice operations

Great organization skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations, and to be close to clients who may be actively dying

Commitment to adhere to professional boundaries

Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting

Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients

Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Disclaimer

Jobs are posted by independently owned and operated provider agencies. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of the agency. All inquiries about employment should be made directly to the agency location.

This aggregate job board is hosted by the Homecare and Hospice Association of Utah (HHAU). HHAU does not have access to candidate information and is not responsible for any of the job postings other than those posted for positions where HHAU is the employer.