Hospice Chaplain - PRN

Description:

At Luminos Hospice, our mission is to facilitate the best end of life experience through the happiest employees. As a locally owned and operated, employee-driven, and innovative company, we reflect a genuine commitment to our community. We live here, work here, and love here.

Culture:

Our Core Culture at Luminos Hospice prioritizes supporting, nurturing, and committing to our employees' welfare. We cultivate an environment that mirrors our steadfast dedication to providing exceptional end-of-life care, resonating through our team's growth and support.

Our EPIC Values:

Empowerment:

We celebrate autonomy and trust in your expertise.

Positivity:

Have an attitude of gratitude.

Integrity:

Always do the right thing.

Community:

We live here, we work here and we love here.

Job Title:

Hospice Chaplain Responsibilities:

Spiritual Assessment:

Conducting spiritual assessments to understand the beliefs, values, and preferences of patients and their families.

Spiritual and Emotional Counseling:

Providing spiritual and emotional support through counseling and prayer. Assisting individuals in finding meaning, purpose, and peace during the end-of-life process.

Facilitating Spiritual Practices:

Facilitating religious rituals, sacraments, or spiritual practices based on the patient's faith tradition or personal beliefs. Offering pastoral care to address spiritual concerns. Collaboration with

Interdisciplinary Team:

Collaborating with the hospice interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to provide holistic care. Participating in team meetings to discuss patient care plans.

Advance Care Planning:

Assisting patients and families in exploring and documenting their spiritual and end-of-life preferences. Facilitating discussions about the meaning of life, death, and the afterlife.

Bereavement Support:

Providing grief and bereavement support to families before and after the loss of a loved one. Offering memorial services, rituals, or other ceremonies to honor and remember the deceased.

Education and Spiritual Guidance:

Offering spiritual education and guidance to patients, families, and hospice staff. Addressing ethical and moral concerns related to end-of-life care.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintaining accurate and confidential records of spiritual assessments, interventions, and communication with patients and families.

Community Outreach:

Collaborating with local religious and spiritual communities to ensure access to additional support and resources. Providing spiritual care to diverse populations, respecting various cultural and religious beliefs.

Requirements:

Education:

Master of Divinity preferred.

Experience:

Minimum one year of experience as a chaplain in a healthcare institution preferred.

Transportation:

Reliable transportation. Current auto liability insurance and driver's license.

Communication Skills:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively connecting with patients, families, and the hospice interdisciplinary team.

Cultural Competency:

An understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural and religious beliefs, as well as the ability to provide inclusive spiritual care.

Compassion and Empathy:

The role requires a high level of compassion, empathy, and sensitivity to the emotional and spiritual needs of individuals facing end-of-life challenges.

Documentation Skills:

The ability to maintain accurate and confidential records of spiritual assessments, interventions, and communications.