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VISITING NURSE dba Stillwater Hospice lists this Hospice Chaplain - Part Time opportunity in helena, Montana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title/Position: Part time Hospice Chaplain
Reports To: Clinical Director
Come join an amazing and growing team at Stillwater Hospice. At ten locations and growing Stillwater has succeeded in the end of life space by prioritizing team members within the organization. With second to none patient service and community dedication, Stillwater is the provider of choice in the communities in which we serve. Stillwater Hospice spiritual counselors are a critical part of our care team. If you are excited about stepping into an important role for a growing, and dynamic team, apply now!!
**Currently Interviewing** Pay rate: $23 - $25 HOUrly
Job Description Summary
The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Stillwater 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.
Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of 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 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.
If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Hospice/experience preferred.
Worksite address
helena, MT, 59604, US
Who can apply
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