We are searching for a resilient Hospice Chaplain to join our innovative team at Moments Hospice in Des Plaines, IL.
Growing your career as a Full Time Hospice Chaplain is a terrific opportunity to develop key skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, analysis and have the right enthusiasm for the job, then apply for the position of Hospice Chaplain at Moments Hospice today!
The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Moments Hospice either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.
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 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 conference 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 adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care. Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested. Works with staff to provide bereavement to personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team. Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers. 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 the interdisciplinary group. Comfort 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. Hospice/ experience preferred. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental Insurance Health Insurance Paid Time Off Vision Insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Experience:
Hospice: 1 year (Preferred) Chaplain: 1 year (Preferred) Benefits of working as a Hospice Chaplain in Des Plaines, IL:
? Company offers great benefits
? Rapid Progression
? Generous Compensation
