Hospice Chaplain

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health Hospice Cabarrus in Kannapolis, NC is seeking a Spiritual Care Provider to offer compassionate spiritual support to patients and families. You will assess needs, craft a spiritual plan of care, and work with the hospice interdisciplinary team.

This full-time position requires a Master’s degree in Theology/Divinity/Religious Studies, ACPE CPE units, and comfort with diverse environments. Travel to patient homes and facilities is required; mileage is reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Theology, Divinity, or Religious Studies.
• ACPE-accredited CPE units; NACC units may be considered.
• Endorsement by church or religious institute; in good standing.
• 2 CPE units required; 5 units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families.
• Develop a spiritual plan of care with defined problems, interventions, and goals.
• Serve as liaison with local faith communities and hospice team.
• Facilitate end-of-life planning conversations including goals, funeral arrangements, and legacy work.
• Collaborate with hospice team on crisis referrals.
• Participate in QA/CQI processes for Advocate Hospice.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling techniques

Empathy

Cultural competence

Education

Master's Degree in Theology

Master's Degree in Divinity

Master's Degree in Religious Studies

ACPE CPE units

NACC units

Job description

Department

39109 Atrium Health Hospice Cabarrus - Hospice

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, on-call weekend rotation (phone support). Occasional overtime opportunities.
• 4 units of CPE strongly preferred
• 1yr experience as a spiritual care provider preferred
• Notary Public within first 6 months of hire may be required
• Must be comfortable encountering variable home environments, including pets. PPE use may be required.
• Serving Kannapolis and surrounding counties. Position will require travel to patient homes, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient hospice units.
• Full IRS mileage reimbursement.

Pay Range

$28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities

Provides initial assessment of existing spiritual resources and preferences of patient. Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families. In conformance with the patient's faith and expressed desire, pastoral care services of counseling, sacraments, and support will be available.

Responsible for development of a spiritual plan of care reflecting problems, interventions, and outcome goals. Implements the plan of care in conjunction with the hospice interdisciplinary team and according to hospice specific protocols and measures. Serves as liaison for the hospice patient and their local faith community.

Facilitates conversations specific to end-of-life planning including goals of care, funeral arrangements, and legacy work.

Collaborates with hospice interdisciplinary team with referrals of patients who are in crisis situations.

Participates in the QA/CQI process for Advocate Hospice.

Responsible for achievement of agency, department and personal goals and objectives.

Licensure, Registration And/or Certification Required

A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education/Experience Required

Master's Degree in Theology, or Master's Degree in Divinity, or Master's Degree in Religious Studies. At least Two (2) units of CPE, accredited by ACPE; NACC units may be considered. 5 units preferred. In good standing with continued endorsement by the appropriate authority of his/her church or religious institute

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

A strong background in functional theology and the ability to apply this in a pastoral manner to individuals and families.

Excellent communication skills with knowledge of counseling techniques.

Ability to identify client’s needs with consideration to cultural, ethnic, religious, economic, and other diverse backgrounds;

Experience and compassion in ministering to persons who are dying and their grieving families.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.