Hospice Chaplain

Islands Hospice is looking for a full time Spiritual Care Provider who has a desire to meet patients where they are, physically, emotionally and spiritually, while helping them to write the last chapter of their lives with dignity, in peace and comfort. Empathy, active listening and ability to find comfort in the uncomfortable are hallmarks of an Islands Chaplain. Islands Chaplains serve on the front lines as they bring hope to both our patients and their loved ones. As an Islands Chaplain, you also have the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated clinical staff as you seek to provide the highest level of comfort care to our patients in wherever they call home. If you have a big heart, are team oriented, organized, pro-active and have a desire to walk empathetically and compassionately with people as they write the last chapter of their lives, then we have a place for you on the Islands Hospice Team! Job Description Summary The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Islands Hospice Inc., either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.

Benefits :

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Paid time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays 401(k) + matching Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Supplemental Insurance (Aflac) Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner. Facilitates the development of the individualized the plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs. Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers. Serves as a liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors. Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision. Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors. Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group. Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care. Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers capable of meeting patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care. Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested. Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Position Qualifications Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver. Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group. Comfortable in an interfaith setting. Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values. Ability to network with community clergy and congregations. Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care. A licensed driver with an insured automobile in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition. Hospice experience preferred.

Job Types:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) CPR Certification (Required)

Location:

Oahu Island, HI (Required)

Work Location:

On the road