Chaplain

Bristol Hospice Llc; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Bristol Hospice LLC is seeking an experienced Hospice Chaplain to support patients and families with spiritual assessments and care planning. You will work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure compassionate, personalized end-of-life care.

You will recruit and supervise volunteers, coordinate memorial services, and help integrate spiritual care across locations. Willingness to travel and flexibility with hours are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of theological seminary with BD or M.Div. or equivalent.
• Experience in hospice or end-of-life care preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families.
• Assess spiritual needs and contribute to care plans.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team and community chaplains.
• Maintain records of spiritual care services for QA.

Skills

Spiritual care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Record keeping

Volunteer supervision

Travel flexibility

Education

BD / M.Div. or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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.Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest level of compassion, respect, and dignity. For more information about Bristol Hospice, visit bristolhospice.com or follow us on LinkedIn.Our CultureOur culture is cultivated using the following values:Integrity: We are honest and professional.Trust: We count on each other.Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel.Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.On an Average Day You Will:(includes but not limited to)Assure spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely mannerFacilitate the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needsProvide direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregiversServe as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselorsMaintain records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revisionDocument direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselorsAttend patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary groupProvide consultation, education and support to interdisciplinary group on spiritual careRecruit 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 careProvide for funeral or memorial services for patients as requestedPlan periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice teamAssist in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregiversActively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activitiesAccept and perform other related duties and responsibilities, as requiredOther duties as assignedRequirements:Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, BD, M.Div. or equivalent theological degree preferredMust have experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiverHospice experience preferredWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EMR systems.Must be willing to travel to hospice locations as assigned and be flexible with working hoursWe Got the Perks:Tuition ReimbursementPTO and Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and moreHSA & 401(k) availableMileage Reimbursement for applicable positionsAdvanced training programsPassionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industryJoin a Team that embraces the reverence of life!EEOC StatementBristol 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.