Hospice Chaplain

Job Description

Job Description

Hospice Chaplain

The Hospice Chaplain and Spiritual Counselor at Interim HealthCare of West Michigan is responsible for providing spiritual guidance and support to patients, their families, and the healthcare staff. This includes offering comfort across a variety of faiths and belief systems, respecting individual religious practices, and fostering an atmosphere of peace and solace. As part of the care team, the Chaplain will also support the spiritual health of staff members, contributing to a holistic approach to patient care.

The Interim Difference

• Salary range $28/hr, Weekly Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Flexible Scheduling Model
• Healthy Work-Life Balance
• iPad and Smartphone Provided
• Meaningful work providing spiritual care to those in need.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth in a healthcare setting.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Positive work environment that values compassion and respect.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Company contributes shares on your behalf at no cost to you to build extra retirement value just by working here! (eligible after 1yr of 1000 hours worked)

Hospice Chaplain Essential Functions

• Conducts assessments of hospice patients/families spiritual needs
• Ensures that appropriate spiritual services are provided in a timely manner by either providing such to the patient/family or coordinating the provision of services with community clergy or spiritual counselors
• Provides direct spiritual services to patients/families according to their belief system and practice
• Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) plan of care to meet identified spiritual needs
• Conducts religious services for patients/families as well as hospice and facility staff as requested
• Documents services provided and/or ongoing communication with community clergy and spiritual counselors in a timely manner
• Maintains records of spiritual services utilization and related activities as directed for quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI), hospice program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
• Actively participates in patient/family care conferences and IDG meetings
• Provides consultation, education, and support regarding spiritual issues and care to the IDG members and facility staff
• Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of IDG members, volunteers, facility staff and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the IDG
• Primarily responsible for conducting or arranging the memorial service associated with the hospice bereavement program as requested
• Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families
• May have access to personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department

Hospice Chaplain Requirements

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree)
• Experience working with death and dying, terminal individuals and their families or caregivers
• Reliable transportation with a valid state driver's license and current car insurance
• Hospice experience preferred

Interim HealthCare is the nation's oldest leading home care and medical staffing company. Founded in 1966, there are more than 300 independently owned franchise locations nationwide. Interim's independent franchisees employ more than 75,000 health care workers and provide nurses, therapists, aides and other health care personnel to approximately 50,000 people each day. Interim HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.