Hospice Spiritual Caregiver - Wilson, NC - Full Time

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Job Description - Hospice Spiritual Caregiver - Wilson, NC - Full Time (2393155) Hospice Spiritual Caregiver - Wilson, NC - Full Time - 2393155 Explore opportunities with Hospice of Wilson, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver, you will provide spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families. Full-time position providing in-home visits for hospice patients. 2+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor’s degree in religion or related discipline required Documentation of current endorsement by a Faith group recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board required Letter of good standing from Faith Group required Standard business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Occasional evening/weekend hours as needed. Travel required within a 50-mile service radius to provide patient care Primary Responsibilities: Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class, and mental/emotional status Demonstrate ability for patient/caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, for the Chaplain to walk alongside him/her in his/her spiritual journey and refraining from sharing one’s own beliefs unless asked to do so by the patient/caregivers Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each person’s belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and network with other religious leaders in the community to refer patients/caregivers to these leaders when necessary Demonstrate ability to work efficiently and effectively within the Interdisciplinary Team and provide insight in the IDG meeting concerning the patient/caregiver’s emotional and spiritual needs Provide spiritual and emotional care to members of the Hospice Staff when requested You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: 2+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline 2+ years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience Documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in accordance with the applicant’s spiritual/faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board Documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith group with no ethical charges current or pending Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation Preferred Qualifications: Current CPR certification o ability to complete within 90 days of hire 4+ units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Master’s degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline 2+ years of Hospice experience Exceptional verbal communication skills Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $50,920 to $76,380 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. 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