Hospice Chaplain Position Available In Onslow, North Carolina

Hospice Chaplain 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Jacksonville, NC We are currently seeking a Hospice Chaplain/Spiritual Care Counselor to join our team! If you are interested in a rewarding opportunity with a dynamic healthcare provider, apply today!

Job Summary:

The Spiritual Care Coordinator / Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients /families/ caregivers of Cardinal Hospice. The Chaplain coordinates spiritual care with the IDG, the patient/family and other care team members.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK HERE?

We believe in making our people the foundation of who we are. We want a workplace centered on kindness, caring, and compassion where team members meet the high standards and expectations our residents and families deserve.

We are proud to offer:

• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness and other voluntary insurance plans
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Please note that some benefits may only be available to full-time employees and/or certain employee classifications

OUR WORKPLACE

We are a small but dynamic Hospice agency focused on Quality and Growth. Our company is committed to providing the highest quality of care and services assuring human dignity and quality of life for our patients, their families, and our employees.

Job Duties Include:

• Performs spiritual assessment on all Hospice patients.
• Acts as liaison between Hospice and the spiritual community.
• Responds to the mental, spiritual, social and emotional needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
• Provides nondenominational spiritual counseling per patient and/or family request.
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
• Provides emotional support through discussion of spiritual and/or existential issues.
• Assists family in understanding the grief process.
• Gives referrals to family for community grief support groups and maintains communication with community chaplains and other spiritual counselors to aid patients and families.
• Allows patient and family to voice their concerns, fears and feelings.
• Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Addresses and supports cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others.
• Supports a culture of safety and quality.
• May perform specific religious duties related to the faith in which he/she is ordained, i.e., administration of last rites and provides support for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
• Understands Hospice philosophy and issues of death and dying.
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• The ability to work effectively in stressful situations while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Attends annual review and in-services as required.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and other discipline meetings and training as required.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement (QAPI) and peer review.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.
• On call rotation required

Professional Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in ministry, counseling, social work preferred.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training preferred.
• Certification required (i.e., APC, NACC, AAPC, NAJC, HCMA or NAVAC)
• Two (2) years or equivalent full time experience in bereavement counseling within the last three (3) years.
• Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile, current automobile insurance and be willing to operate
• personal car necessitated by nature of job.
• Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing.

EOE We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. #

IND-Hospice Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Education:

Master’s (Required)

License/Certification:

NC Master’s in Theology or Divinity (Required) Driver’s License (Required) Willingness to travel: 75% (Required)

Work Location:

On the road