PRN Hospice Chaplain - On-Call Spiritual Care

Hospice Care of The Low Country Inc; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Lake Cumberland seeks a PRN Chaplain to provide spiritual care and support to patients and families in accordance with individual beliefs, and to participate in the interdisciplinary team within our seven-county service area in Kentucky.

The Chaplain will deliver pastoral care, assist with bereavement services, and may participate in on-call coverage including memorials and liturgical duties, while supporting the ethics of medical decisions.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of theology or accredited college or university with a BA degree in Religion, Philosophy, Pastoral Studies or Counseling.
• Two years experience in pastoral ministry or in a spiritual chaplaincy position.
• Competency in community relations, interpersonal relationships, and oral and written communication.
• Ability to provide spiritual care within the Hospice concept or terminal care without judgement of others’ personal spiritual beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Provides spiritual care and support that is responsive to the varying spiritual needs of Hospice patients and families, and to the greater Hospice community.
• Participates in the preparation, evaluation and execution of the interdisciplinary care plan to assure continuity of care and services.
• Works collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Encourages existing denominational affiliations; facilitates involvement of patient’s own pastor as desired by patient and family.
• Provides direct spiritual counsel and/or support to patients and families who have no religious affiliation or request services.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation of all spiritual care provided by staff and community clergy.

Skills

Pastoral ministry experience

Spiritual counselling

Interpersonal communication

Education

BA in Religion/Philosophy/Pastoral Studies/Counseling

Job description

Hospice of Lake Cumberland seeks a PRN Chaplain to provide spiritual care and support to patients and families in accordance with individual beliefs, and to participate in the interdisciplinary team within our seven-county service area in Kentucky.

The Chaplain will deliver pastoral care, assist with bereavement services, and may participate in on-call coverage including memorials and liturgical duties, while supporting the ethics of medical decisions.