Chaplain - Hospice Job at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Kentucky

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  • St. Elizabeth Healthcare
  • Kentucky

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Job Summary:

The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual/religious and emotional services to patients, their families and hospice staff as part of a comprehensive team approach. The position will collaborate directly with the Director of Pastoral and Spiritual Care, the AVP Post-Acute Services, the Director of Hospice & Palliative Care, the Manager of Hospice Support Services and other interdisciplinary members of the care team to coordinate hospice care and facilitate decisions related to Hospice & Pastoral Care activities. This position will thoroughly document spiritual care services provided to patients in a timely manner. Additionally, the position will actively participate in interdisciplinary group meetings. Population served can be birth through old age.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

Spiritual Assessment

  • Contacts patient/family and attempts to complete the spiritual assessment within 5 working days of admission.
  • Provides spiritual counseling to the hospice patient (and family) as a part of the development of the spiritual plan of care.
  • Plan of care shared with the Case Manager and other members of the care team as appropriate.
  • Serve as a liaison to the care team regarding patient needs.

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Spiritual Follow-up

  • Develops a follow-up plan based on the initial assessment and makes visits/call as indicated.
  • Maintains a collaborative relationship with the patient/family to support the patient’s needs.
  • Provides patient/family with information regarding spiritual resources in the community.

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Documentation

  • Documents initial assessment visit in patient chart within 2 days of initial visit.
  • Documents follow-up plan, interventions and inpatient visits.
  • All documentation must be completed timely and accurately reflecting the services provided and adhering to the documentation requirements for Hospice including patient/caregiver needs, billing requirements, etc.
  • Documentation must adhere to all policies/procedures and laws and regulations (State/Federal) relevant to job responsibilities.

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Communication

  • Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and communicates with the group regarding the plan of care and the spiritual issues/needs of the patient/family.
  • Refers to Bereavement Coordinator if anticipatory grief is an issue
  • Communicates and networks with patient’s clergy as requested by patient

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Education of staff

  • Provides spiritual education to volunteers at time of training and to Hospice staff and community when requested

Facilitating Support Groups

  • Can Assist in facilitating support groups if needed.

Supervising Volunteer Chaplain

  • Supervises work of volunteer chaplains and advises on issues

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

  • Bachelors in Divinity, Theology, Religious Studies (or similar subject)
  • Certified by APC, NACC, NAJC or ACPE (or eligible)
  • Ecclesiastical endorsement/ordination
  • Three Units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Specialized Knowledge:  

  • Previous counseling experience. 
  • Thorough understanding of goals and objectives of St. Elizabeth, including the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Facilities. 
  • Knowledge and respect of religious beliefs/practices of other faith groups and those without Faith/belief system.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a vehicle in good working order

Kind and Length of Experience:  

  • Two years of ministry as a Chaplain

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.

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