Description:
In order to be considered for this position,
candidates must list ALL relevant licenses, certifications,
education, and experience noted in the requirement
sections of this job description.
Without this information,
candidates will not be considered for positions to
which they may actually be qualified.
Job Purpose:
Directly provides and coordinates the provides
spiritual care and support to palliative care patients
and families as an integral member of a self directed
hospital inpatient interdisciplinary palliative care
team. Assures palliative care patients and families
receive spiritual support, comfort and guidance during
a time of advanced illness consistent with their
spiritual traditions and values. The IPC Chaplain
may also provide spiritual care services to hospice
and palliative care patients and families in other
inpatient settings, at home and in alternative living
situations as needed.
Education Requirements:
Masters degree in theology, divinity, ethics
or pastoral care or religious studies.
Licensing/Certification
Requirements: Valid drivers license. Current
Basic Life Support CPR card.
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience providing spiritual
care services in a health care setting. One year
of professional experience providing services to
patients with advanced illness and or bereavement
issues. Thorough knowledge of the spiritual, emotional
and general care needs of patients and their families
at the end of life. Demonstrated proficiency in the
delivery of pastoral care counseling techniques in
working with patients and families experiencing loss/death/grief
with respect and sensitivity in individual beliefs,
coping mechanisms, and spiritual practices.
Experience
and ability to work effectively and collaboratively
within an interdisciplinary team. Excellent listening
and verbal communication skills. Ability to document
assessments and care delivered both clearly and concisely
using a laptop computer and/or in a paper chart.
Demonstrates skill in facilitating groups and teams.
Demonstrates collaboration with community spiritual
resources. Excellent peer mentoring and development
skills. Excellent time management skills. Working
knowledge of diverse belief systems which could affect
planning for medical care and ability to articulate
same for clinical team members.
Must demonstrate
warmth, cultural competence and responsiveness to
customer needs.
Hours/Shift: 40 hrs
per week. Monday Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Preferred
Qualifications: Three or more years of service
within a health care setting as a chaplain. Two or
more years working as a member of a hospice or palliative
care interdisciplinary team. Certification or board
eligibility by the following organizations:: APC,
NACC, AAPC, NAJC, HCMA or NAVAC. Knowledge of diverse
religious and cultural practices, health care ethics,
grief and bereavement counseling techniques with
hospice families.
