What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at Buckeye Hospice Care?
Buckeye Hospice Care is growing in Indianapolis and is looking for a Chaplain to join our team!
The Chaplain provides counseling or arranges counseling to meet the spiritual needs of the patients/ family members/caregivers in a manner consistent with their beliefs and desires and in accordance with the patient?s plan of care.
Responsiblities:
- Conduct a spiritual assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program.
- Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to spiritual care
- Work in close collaboration with local clergy when desired by the patient.
- Maintain and submit written clinical records as deemed by the Agency, including the initial evaluation, the care plan and daily notes.
- Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the patients? Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits