Hospice Chaplain - Spiritual Care & Community Liaison

The Pennant Group; Colorado; On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Cornerstone Healthcare, Inc., either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors. Salary range $24.00- 30.00 hourly.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries providing healthcare services across the US; equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology; BD, MDiv or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working with death and dying; hospice experience preferred.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program.
• Facilitates development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment.
• Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization for QA and program development.
• Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care.
• Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and volunteers to meet patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Provides funeral or memorial services as requested.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Interfaith sensitivity

Cultural humility

Communication

Education

BD/MDiv or equivalent

Job description

The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Cornerstone Healthcare, Inc., either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors. Salary range $24.00- 30.00 hourly.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries providing healthcare services across the US; equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination.