Chaplain

Bristol Hospice; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

HSA & 401(k)

Mileage Reimbursement

Advanced training programs

Passionate company culture

Job summary

Bristol Hospice in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Hospice Chaplain to support patients and families through spiritual assessments and customized plan of care. You will work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to tailor spiritual care and ensure timely, compassionate service.

The role requires a seminary degree (BD/M.Div.) and hospice experience; some travel to hospice locations is expected. Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM with competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, BD, M.Div. or equivalent theological degree preferred.
• Must have experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assure spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and ensure appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Serve as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintain records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Travel willingness

Compassionate care

Education

BD / M.Div. or equivalent theological degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

EMR systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Hospice Chaplain looking to join a growing organization?

Join our team at Bristol Hospice and take on the pivotal role of meeting the needs of patients and families through spiritual assessments, customized plan of care, and working closely with the Interdisciplinary Team Members.

Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio - OH 44125
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $60,466.00 - $66,830.00
• Shift: Day
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
• Territory/Counties: Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga, and Medina

Responsibilities

On an average day you will:

• Assure spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and ensure appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner
• Facilitate the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs
• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers
• Serve as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
• Maintain records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision
• Document direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors
• Attend patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group
• Provide consultation, education and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care
• Recruit 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
• Provide for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
• Plan periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team
• Assist in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers
• Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
• Accept and perform other related duties and responsibilities, as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, BD, M.Div. or equivalent theological degree preferred
• Must have experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver
• Hospice experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EMR systems
• Must be willing to travel to hospice locations as assigned and be flexible with working hours

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

Bristol Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.