Hospice Chaplain

At Cardinal Hospice we are currently seeking a Hospice Chaplain to join our team! If you are interested in a rewarding opportunity with a dynamic healthcare provider, apply today!

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 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.

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.
• Provides emotional support through discussion of spiritual and/or existential issues.
• 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.
• 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.
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
• The ability to work effectively in stressful situations while maintaining a calm demeanor.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Attends annual review and in-services as required.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and other discipline meetings and training as required.
• 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 EOE We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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

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