Hospice Chaplain

Samaritan Health Services; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 28,530 - 41,906; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services is seeking a Chaplain for their Albany, OR location. The role involves providing spiritual, religious, and emotional care to patients in hospice settings. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and have experience in pastoral care. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse population are essential. Benefits include a starting bonus and potential relocation assistance. This position requires travel for work assignments as well as a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.
• Experience or training in pastoral/spiritual care required.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual, religious, and emotional care for patients and families.
• Supports patients through the final stages of illness.
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to provide counseling.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication

Knowledge of human behavior and performance

Ability to work with a diverse population

Ability to provide counseling

Knowledge of medical records and terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field + 2 years experience

Associate’s degree in a related field + 2 years experience as a chaplain

Ordained or licensed by a pastoral community

Job description

Facility Samaritan Albany General Hospital

Location Albany, OR

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Day

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $20.71 - $30.42

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provides spiritual, religious and emotional care and services for patients, family, staff and community members.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Hospice teams at Samaritan Health Services support patients and family members through the final stages of their illness. Evergreen Hospice serves patients in Linn, Benton, Marion, Polk, Lincoln and Tillamook Counties. These services are offered in the home setting which may include the patient’s own residence, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and adult foster homes. Services offered include intermittent skilled nursing visits (24-hour on-call nursing services available), pain and symptom management, medical social services, counseling, spiritual support, hospice aides, trained hospice volunteers and bereavement support. Medications and equipment are included as appropriate.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) of the following required:

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field plus two (2) years of pastoral, spiritual or medical experience in an agency or institution.

Associate’s degree in a related field plus two (2) years experience as a chaplain.

Ordained, commissioned, licensed or endorsed by a pastoral/spiritual community required.

Experience or training in pastoral/spiritual care required. This could be training such as Stephen's Ministry, Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), coursework leading to ordination or equivalent.

Must be able to pass Criminal Records Check upon hire and every three (3) years thereafter.

This position requires the use of the employee's personal automobile. Employee must have a valid driver's license and auto liability/property damage insurance as required by law and must maintain their vehicle in good working order.

Must be able to travel for work assignments at multiple points of care.

Master's degree preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.

Psychology: Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.

Social perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Team building: Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

Counseling: Ability to provide counseling and guidance to patients, family groups, and HH/Hospice team within the framework of the Chaplain role.

Medical terminology: Knowledge of medical records, EMR, and terminology. Ability to read, interpret, and apply EMR information within the framework of the Chaplaincy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently (34 - 66% of the time)
Continually (67 – 100% of the time)
WALK - INCLINE
CLIMB - STAIRS
CLIMB - LADDER
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs