Chaplain Hospice

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Responsible for the provision of spiritual
care services to patients/families/caregivers, either directly or
through the coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.
Responsibilities Represents a spiritual presence and connection with the
religious/spiritual roots of the hospice movement. Provides a constant
reminder to hospice workers that, beyond the physical and emotional
support given, patients may desire to have spiritual resources of their
choosing. Serves as a spiritual resource to team members and assists
them in their growth or in dealing with their grief. Documents the
patient and/or familys religious/spiritual needs and resources on the
intake/assessment form and completes progress notes in the patients
chart following each contact. Raises, when appropriate in a patient care
conference, the possibility of spiritual needs of the patient and family
and reports interventions. Provides, when invited, direct spiritual
counsel, prayer and sacraments to patients and their families.
Interfaces with the patient/familys own clergyman, rabbi or
congregation, if requested. Encourages patients and families to plan the
funeral, wills, requests, obituaries and interment in advance. Remains
available to officiate at funeral services if requested. Present at time
of death, if requested. Provides literature and spiritual resources that
may be of assistance to patients and families. Participates in the
patient/family problem-oriented care plan. Performs other duties as
assigned. Qualifications Required Ordained and endorsed minister,
priest, rabbi or a member of a religious order preferred or lay person
with certified training in pastoral care. Professional experience in a
religious agency or institution may be considered in lieu of a
formalized education. One (1) year of experience in a health care
setting or with death and dying. Comfort working in an interfaith
setting. Must be familiar with general use an functions of the computer,
such as user names and password concepts; internet; email; navigation of
computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows,
effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage
online HR services and online training programs. Preferred Graduate of
accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master
of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training). Amedisys is
an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color,… For full info follow application link. Amedisys is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship
status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic
predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected
characteristic. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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