Hospice Chaplain - San Francisco/San Mateo (Per Diem)

Job Description

Job Description

About ANX: Founded in 2007 by nurses whose visions for the company are built on client-focused quality care for patients and their families first– ANX is committed to providing expert, reliable care utilizing best practices with an emphasis on community health.

Home Healthcare: We provide physician-ordered skilled nursing and health care services to homebound patients recovering from illness or injury. We have worked with physicians and families in developing custom home care solutions for patients requiring specialists in wound care, diabetes management, cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional assessments and dietary counseling.

ANX Hospice Care: ANX also provides 24/7 hospice care for individuals with limited life expectancies or for patients no longer willing to seek aggressive medical treatment. Hospice care is provided by our specially-trained team of health care professionals, including a medical director/physician, medical social worker, skilled nurse, home health aide, spiritual counselor and hospice volunteer.

With these strong values, we are able to partner with multiple insurances, offer an array of services, and have been awarded with:

• Best Places to Work (2017 to 2025) - SF Business Times/Silicon Valley Business Journal
• Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for meeting rigorous performance standards in delivering quality, safe care
• CMS - Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Certified
• Health Plan of San Mateo Preferred Partner
• Kaiser Permanente Preferred Partner
• Dignity Health Preferred Post-Acute Care Partner
• 5.0 Star Reviews on Indeed
• 4.6 Star Glassdoor Rating with 95% CEO approval

Benefits Of Joining ANX:

• Earn up to $35-$50/hour
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Discounts

Position Summary:

To provide spiritual and emotional support when needed to the Hospice patient/family and to members of the Hospice team. To provide assistance at the time of the patient's death and support of the family during
the bereavement period.

Availability: Per Diem

Location: San Francisco / San Mateo

Job Functions & Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct spiritual support and/or counsel to patients/families in keeping with patients'/families' beliefs

2. Work with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness and loss.

3. Participate in IDG conference by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients/families and reporting on services as indicated.

4. Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.

5. Maintain proper records of visits to patients/families.

6. Make contact with clergy or appropriate representatives of patients/families as indicated.

7. Perform occasional liturgical assignments, e.g., memorial services with staff.

8. Conduct or make arrangements for funeral or memorial service when indicated.

9. Develop and maintain a resource group of clergy to whom specific aspects of spiritual care may be delegated.

10. Arrange for on=call availability of spiritual services.

11. Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious and lay representatives as resources allow.

12. Must possess skill set to work with and develop individualized plan of care.

13. Participate in team meetings.

14. Provide education to team members about spiritual care.

15. Provide spiritual and emotional support to ANX members and community partners.

16. Other projects assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Earn a bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, pastoral counseling, or a related field.
  • Receive an endorsement from your church or religious organization.
  • Complete four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
  • Obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in theology or a related field.
  • Clinical experience under the supervision of an experienced chaplain.