Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor - Hospice

The Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor will assist the hospice patient, their family, and/or the primary caregiver to maintain their spirituality and religious practices either directly or through coordination with the patient/family’s designated religious professional. The Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor will provide this service without proselytizing their own personal religious beliefs to the hospice patient, their family, and/or the primary caregiver.

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Accountability:

Reports to the Bereavement Coordinator/Spiritual Care Lead

FLSA: Exempt

Essential Job Functions:

1. Fosters and maintains an effective working relationship between co-workers, patients, and other professional members of the community
2. Follows an individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary team for each assigned patient under the direction of the Hospice Physician
3. Delivers services according to a generally accepted standard of practice in a manner that is meaningful to the patient/family, consistent with the patient/family beliefs and their desire for service
4. Provides spiritual care either directly or through coordination with the patient/family’s designated religious professional or place of worship
5. Facilitates affirmation of faith or spiritual beliefs as the patient/family members indicate
6.  Provides supportive listening and presence
7. Participates in sacred or spiritual rituals or practices
8. Demonstrates a commitment to providing pastoral care interventions which address the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of death and dying
9. Functions as member of the interdisciplinary team and coordinates care with other disciplines
10. Provides counseling and support to hospice staff as needed
11. Conducts initial bereavement assessment with family
12. Assists the Bereavement Coordinator in planning, organizing, and hosting the Annual Memorial Service
13. Immediately reports any patient changes to the RN Case Manager and/or interdisciplinary team
14. Reports unusual conditions, observations, and pertinent information to the RN Case Manager
15. Complies with all documentation policies/procedures
16. Completes appropriate documentation in a legible and timely manner
17. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested
18. Provides spiritual care interventions to address such issues as:

• Abandonment
• Anger
• Betrayal
• Despair
• Failure
• Fear/dread
• Guilt
• Hope
• Loss of faith
• Meaninglessness
• Profound sadness
• Sense of promise
• Religious practices that are comforting to the patient/family
• Assisting the patient/family with funeral planning.
• Pre-bereavement and bereavement support

 19. Other duties as assigned 

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Specific to Job Position: 

1. Adheres to patient rights, abuse reporting and confidentiality policies
2. Attends scheduled staff meetings and or in-service training
3. Adheres to departmental dress code requirements related to uniform, personal grooming, and other attire
4. Demonstrates reliability by making every attempt to report to work on time, providing proper notification for absence or tardiness, participating in required meetings
5. Demonstrates ability to problem-solve and make decisions by assessing situations and considering alternatives, seeking guidance and direction as necessary, and utilizing proper chain of command
6. Demonstrates effective time management skills by coordinating activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency, willingness to adjust or revise work schedules as requested
7. Assumes responsibility for on-going personal development and continuing education
8. Stays current with all mandatory agency and regulatory requirements 
9. Completes assigned projects within specified time frames 

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Physical/Safety Requirements:

1. Must have the strength and endurance required for standing, walking, lifting, bending, and pushing on a consistent basis, at least 20 lbs.
2. Must use appropriate body mechanics for Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor duties as identified in the scope of practice
3. This position is Category 2 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not usually require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but Category 2 tasks may require the unexpected performance of these procedures)
4. Able to utilizes appropriate PPE as needed
5. Follows the designated plan of action in the event of a fire or other disaster/emergency
6. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, work- related stresses and driving hazards
7. This individual may be required to drive to meetings with clients, health care professionals or patient’s homes
8. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

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Qualifications and Experience:

1. Evidence of formal training in theology, life-coaching, counseling, or related field is preferred 
2. Must be tolerant and sensitive to the faith and belief of others
3. Must be able to communicate well and uplift others without being judgmental
4. Successful completion of a background check pursuant to NRS 449.188 and NRS 179A.100 along with a pre-employment drug screen and physical, TB testing, previous employment and reference checking, and an MVR, (may include verification of education)
5. Must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
6. Must be able to handle frequent interruptions
7. Must be able to cope with emotionally charged situations encompassing, patients, families, and other caregivers
8. Must possess reliable transportation, have a valid driver’s license, and maintain current auto insurance 
9. Must have CPR/BLS Certification

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Benefits:

Paid Time Off

NV Paid Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Ancillary Insurance

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

401k with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Uniforms

Welcoming Culture