Per Diem Hospice Chaplain (Savannah, GA)

Job Summary The Per Diem Hospice Chaplain works as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team and provides spiritual, emotional, and bereavement care to support hospice patients, clients, and families in facilities and in-home settings. Must possess knowledge of, and commitment to, hospice philosophy of care. Essential Duties The Chaplain provides pastoral/spiritual care to patients and/or families. Visits and ministers with patients. Works with the Clinical Director and other appropriate persons to develop a spiritual care continuum of care appropriate for hospice patients/families. Conducts spiritual assessments and develops a care plan that addresses a range of needs including physical, emotional and spiritual, outcomes and goals with a view to providing a comprehensive assessment of the patient. Provides pastoral support at bedside, funerals, memorials as requested and needed. Documents visits with patients per Company and compliance policy. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Organizes Company-sponsored memorial services as appropriate. Provides emotional/spiritual support to staff. Provides spiritual/emotional support and encouragement to staff members as needed and appropriate. Participates in staff meetings, Interdisciplinary Team meetings and In-Services. Initiates and maintains communication with area inter-faith clergy. Facilitates spiritual care, acting as a bridge between patients, families and clergy to provide supportive end-of-life sacramental support and pastoral care as requested. Assists in educating staff about specific religious needs and issues of patients/families which affect their care and treatment. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care. Contributes value-added activities that result in positive well-being among clients, patients, families and staff. Education & Qualifications Master’s of Divinity Degree or equivalent in an area of theological studies. At least four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Candidate must be Board Certified as a Chaplain or eligible for Board Certification under the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) or the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP). Excellent communication and pastoral skills. High degree of emotional energy, mental alertness, and ability to support patients and loved ones experiencing pain, suffering, death and grief. Good organizational and decision-making skills. Computer literacy and ability to perform extensive and timely charting using the Company’s EMR System. Licensure Certification or eligibility for certification through the CPSP or ACPE. Experience A minimum of two years of pastoral experience in a healthcare setting. Hospice experience is desirable, along with demonstrable empathy, compassion, sensitivity and ability to support patients/families of inter-faith traditions. Professionalism & Growth Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to accept and work with diverse ages, different lifestyles, cultures, socio-economic and religious backgrounds, spiritual beliefs and values. Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to develop and maintain collegial and collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, social workers, clients and other members of the healthcare team. Ability to work independently, take initiative and be held accountable. Adequate physical and emotional health is very important. Ecclesiastical endorsement or Ordination in a Religious Setting is desirable. Consistently adheres to, and demonstrates the Company’s Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence . Pay Pay Rate: $40.00 per visit, mileage reimbursement at $0.65 per mile. Benefits Full-time employees qualify for the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity. Paid Time Off Paid Office Holidays All employees qualify for these benefits: Paid Sick Time 401(k) with up to 3% company match Referral Program Payactiv: pay-on-demand. Cash out earned money when and where you need it! Immigration Sponsorship Disclosure Candidates must disclose any current or future need for employment-based immigration sponsorship (including, but not limited to, OPT, STEM OPT, or visa sponsorship) before an offer of employment is extended. Equal Opportunity Employer Ennoble Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring the best team possible, and does not discriminate against protected characteristics including but not limited to race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, disability, and veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ennoblecare