Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Support (Part-Time, Flexible)

Lakes-Region-Visiting-Nurse-Association-; Meredith (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supportive environment

Community focused

Competitive wages

Job summary

Lakes Region VNA and Hospice in Meredith, NH seeks a Part-Time, Per Diem Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care and support to patients and families in accordance with diverse beliefs. The role involves psycho-spiritual assessments, collaboration with the hospice team, and delivery of compassionate end-of-life care in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire.

The Chaplain will offer counseling, coordinate spiritual rituals, document care activities, and participate in interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited seminary or theological school.
• Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an ACPE-accredited program required.
• Ordained, commissioned, or similarly recognized by a faith group to function in pastoral care ministry.
• Minimum of one year of experience in hospice or end-of-life care; two years preferred.
• Strong spiritual assessment skills, especially in dealing with grief, loss, and trauma.
• Experience in a multi-faith setting or background in social work, psychology, or pastoral ministry is strongly recommended.
• Proficiency in using medical electronic health records (EMR) systems.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support and counseling to hospice patients and their families, respecting their unique spiritual and religious perspectives.
• Conduct spiritual assessments to identify the psycho-spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team to create and implement a comprehensive spiritual care plan.
• Offer empathetic care to individuals dealing with life-limiting illnesses, loss, and grief.
• Facilitate spiritual rituals, prayers, or sacraments as requested by patients or families.
• Document spiritual care activities and patient interactions in the medical record, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and other relevant meetings to discuss patient care.
• Provide crisis intervention and support in situations of trauma, grief, and end-of-life transitions.
• Serve as a liaison between the patient, family, and community spiritual resources when appropriate.
• Maintain professional competency in spiritual care practices and hospice care through continuing education and training.
• Educate and support other hospice team members on spiritual care issues as needed.

Job description

Lakes Region VNA and Hospice in Meredith, NH seeks a Part-Time, Per Diem Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care and support to patients and families in accordance with diverse beliefs. The role involves psycho-spiritual assessments, collaboration with the hospice team, and delivery of compassionate end-of-life care in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire.

The Chaplain will offer counseling, coordinate spiritual rituals, document care activities, and participate in interdisciplinary