hospice chaplain - Edgewood, KY, USA, United States - St. Elizabeth HealthCare

Description

• Contacts patient/family and attempts to complete the spiritual assessment within 5 working days of admission.
• Provides spiritual counseling to the hospice patient (and family) as a part of the development of the spiritual plan of care.
• Plan of care shared with the Case Manager and other members of the care team as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison to the care team regarding patient needs.
• Spiritual Follow-up
• Develops a follow-up plan based on the initial assessment and makes visits/call as indicated.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with the patient/family to support the patients needs.
• Provides patient/family with information regarding spiritual resources in the community.
• Documentation
• Documents initial assessment visit in patient chart within 2 days of initial visit.
• Documents follow-up plan, interventions and inpatient visits.
• All documentation must be completed timely and accurately reflecting the services provided and adhering to the documentation requirements for Hospice including patient/caregiver needs, billing requirements, etc.
• Documentation

• Communication
• Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and communicates with the group regarding the plan of care and the spiritual issues/needs of the patient/family.
• Refers to Bereavement Coordinator if anticipatory grief is an issue
• Communicates and networks with patients clergy as requested by patient
• Education of staff
• Provides spiritual education to volunteers at time of training and to Hospice staff and community when requested

• Can Assist in facilitating support groups if needed.

• Supervises work of volunteer chaplains and advises on issues

• Bachelors in Divinity, Theology, Religious Studies (or similar subject)
• Certified by APC, NACC, NAJC or ACPE (or eligible)
• Ecclesiastical endorsement/ordination
• Three Units of Clinical Pastoral Education

• Previous counseling experience.
• Thorough understanding of goals and objectives of St. Elizabeth, including the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Facilities.
• Knowledge and respect of religious beliefs/practices of other faith groups and those without Faith/belief system.
• Must have a valid drivers license with a vehicle in good working order

• Two years of ministry as a Chaplain

• Masters of Divinity, Theology (or similar subject).
• 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education
• Experience working in a Hospice environment
• 3+ years of ministry as a Chaplain