Chaplain (4 days/week)

Compassus; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

employer-paid life insurance

disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

paid time off

paid holidays

mileage reimbursement

continuing education support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Providence at Home with Compassus seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual support to patients and families in a hospice setting. The role upholds Compassus values and works within the interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, respectful care that honors diverse beliefs and bereavement needs.

TheChaplain will explain hospice and Medicare benefits, coordinate with IDT, and counsel families through grief and transitions, while adhering to regulatory and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Social Sciences, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in spiritual/pastoral support.
• Completion of at least one unit of CPE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explains hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtains Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents as requested.
• Submits appropriate documentation to facilities at the completion of patient visits; documentation is completed and submitted timely according to policy.
• Articulates the regulatory framework governing the role of the Spiritual Counselor (federal and state).
• Participates as a member of the IDT, including development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Provides spiritual care support to the patient and family; supports involvement of community clergy as requested.
• Collaborates with IDT to coordinate spiritual care for patient and family to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintains updated, comprehensive care plans reflecting current problems, goals and interventions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Divinity

Job description

Company: Providence at Home with Compassus

Position Summary

The Chaplain is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Chaplain is a hospice-trained individual who provides spiritual support to patients and the members of the family. S/he may be a priest, minister, rabbi, or other individual with experience in spiritual support. The Chaplain is not intended to replace the patient's own clergy, but to provide spiritual support and help.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Explains hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtains Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents as requested.
• Submits appropriate documentation and paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits; documentation is completed and submitted timely according to company policy.
• Articulates the regulatory framework governing the role of the Spiritual Counselor (federal and state, if applicable).
• Participates as a member of the IDT, including development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Provides spiritual care support to the patient and family; supports the involvement of community clergy as the patient/family request.
• Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
• Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
• Collaborates with IDT to coordinate spiritual care support for the patient and family to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care.
• Maintains updated, comprehensive care plans which reflect current problems, goals and interventions for patients.
• Maintains respect for the family's environment and belief systems, and remains nondiscriminatory regarding age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, and other personal matters.
• Counsels in accordance with patient's and family's beliefs.
• Supports the patient and family in working through the stages of death, grief, and bereavement.
• Acts as liaison with the clerical community to interpret the needs of the hospice patient and family, and helps recruit clerical volunteers for the hospice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Social Sciences, or other related field preferred, unless required per state regulation. Completion of at least one (1) unit of CPE preferred, unless required per state regulation. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the provision of spiritual/ pastoral support to individuals or families required. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the provision of pastoral support to individuals/ families related to loss, grief, bereavement, or trauma preferred.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation

The specific rate of pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on relevant education, training, experience, geographic location, and other position-related factors. Compassus does not inquire about, consider, or rely upon an applicant's prior salary history in determining compensation. In addition to base compensation for the position, an employee working in this position may be eligible for pay differentials based on hours, shifts worked, or other criteria. They may also qualify for bonuses under applicable bonus programs or at Compassus's discretion, as well as other forms of variable pay under relevant company policies. A summary of applicable pay programs will be provided during the offer process.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• employer-paid life insurance
• disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• mileage reimbursement
• continuing education support
• Employee Assistance Program

Specific benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and position classification and by the terms of the applicable benefit plan or program. A summary of available benefits will be provided during the offer process.

About Compassus

Compassus provides a continuum of integrated home-based services including home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care. Thousands of teammates and hundreds of access points nationwide provide high-quality care and manage patients’ advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long-term care partners. The Compassus Care for who I am culture reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way. Learn more at compassus.com or follow @Compassus on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter.