PRN Chaplain

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families within our hospice program.

The role collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Group, documents care, coordinates with chaplains, and facilitates memorial services.

Qualified candidates will be ordained or licensed, with at least one year in hospice or healthcare chaplaincy, and a degree history; a driver license is required.

Qualifications

• Ordained, licensed, or endorsed by a recognized religious body
• Minimum of one year of experience in hospice, palliative care, or healthcare chaplaincy
• Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to provide nonjudgmental support
• Ability to work with individuals of all faiths, belief systems, and cultural backgrounds
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments and provide individualized spiritual support to hospice patients and their families
• Participate in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care based on identified spiritual needs
• Provide direct spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and caregivers
• Coordinate with community chaplains, clergy, and spiritual counselors to extend care when appropriate
• Maintain records of spiritual care services for quality assurance and documentation purposes
• Document all services, coordination activities, and patient communications in the electronic health record system
• Attend and participate in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings
• Educate and consult with the care team regarding spiritual concerns and religious diversity
• Recruit and develop relationships with local faith-based organizations and clergy to support patient and family needs
• Provide or coordinate funeral, memorial, or celebration of life services upon request
• Plan periodic memorial services to support families, team members, volunteers, and community clergy
• Support and guide spiritual care volunteers, providing supervision as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate cultural humility and respect in all interactions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Nonjudgmental support

Cultural humility

Diversity of faiths

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master of Divinity or equivalent preferred

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

SUMMARY

The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients and their families/caregivers. This role is a vital part of the interdisciplinary group, working closely with other care team members to ensure each patient’s spiritual needs are met with compassion, respect, and sensitivity. The chaplain also serves as a liaison to community faith leaders and may facilitate memorial and bereavement services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct spiritual assessments and provide individualized spiritual support to hospice patients and their families

• Participate in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care based on identified spiritual needs

• Provide direct spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and caregivers

• Coordinate with community chaplains, clergy, and spiritual counselors to extend care when appropriate

• Maintain records of spiritual care services for quality assurance and documentation purposes

• Document all services, coordination activities, and patient communications in the electronic health record system

• Attend and participate in patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings

• Educate and consult with the care team regarding spiritual concerns and religious diversity

• Recruit and develop relationships with local faith-based organizations and clergy to support patient and family needs

• Provide or coordinate funeral, memorial, or celebration of life services upon request

• Plan periodic memorial services to support families, team members, volunteers, and community clergy

• Support and guide spiritual care volunteers, providing supervision as needed

• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate cultural humility and respect in all interactions

• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ordained, licensed, or endorsed by a recognized religious body

• Minimum of one year of experience in hospice, palliative care, or healthcare chaplaincy

• Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to provide nonjudgmental support

• Ability to work with individuals of all faiths, belief systems, and cultural backgrounds

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master of Divinity or equivalent from an accredited theological institution preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge

Reading, Speaking, Writing English- Constantly 66%-100%

Communications Skills- Constantly 66%-100%

Computers / PDA- Constantly 66%-100%

Physical

Walking- Frequently 34%-66%

Bending- Occasionally 2%-33%

Standing- Occasionally 2%-33%

Sitting- Constantly 66%-100%

Driving- Occasionally 2%-33%

Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance- Rarely 1% or less

Stretching/Reaching- Rarely 1% or less

Climbing- Occasionally 2%-33%

Hand/finger dexterity- Constantly 66%-100%

Stooping (bend at waist)- Occasionally 2%-33%

Sensory Activities

Distinguish smell/temperature- Rarely 1% or less

Hearing/Seeing- Constantly 66%-100%

Talking in person- Constantly 66%-100%

Talking on the telephone- Constantly 66%-100%

Hearing in person- Constantly 66%-100%

Hearing on the telephone- Constantly 66%-100%

Vision for close work- Constantly 66%-100%

Other Sensory Activities

N/A

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.

We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.