Chaplain - PRN

**Reports To:** *Spiritual Services Coordinator* **JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY** The chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to HOA patients/families/caregivers. Hospice chaplain services consist of initial and ongoing assessments of the patient's and family's spiritual needs, counseling based on their belief system, and care provided in accordance with the interdisciplinary team's plan of care. **ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES** * Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner. * Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs. * Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers. * Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision. * Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors. * Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the Interdisciplinary group. * Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care. * Collaborates with community clergy to meet patient and family/caregiver needs as requested by patient and/or caregiver. * Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job\-related tasks or special projects, other than those stated in this description, by supervisors/Leadership Team. * **Education:** Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry. * **Experience:** Minimum of two (2\) years’ experience in health care, home, or hospice experience preferred, or demonstrated experience in working with life limiting illness and death. * **Special Qualifications:** Ability to work as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible, and ecumenical. Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values. Understands/accepts hospice philosophy, principles, issues related to end\-of\-life care. Good oral and written communication skills. * Possesses a valid driver’s license, automobile liability, and CPR certification.