What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain PRN position at Community Nursing Services?
CNS is looking for a PRN Chaplain / Spiritual Counselor to work with Home Health and Hospice patients and their families in the greater Moab area.
The Chaplain provides emotional, spiritual, and religious care to patients, families, and staff in home and in clinical settings. The Chaplain uses effective communication skills to build relationships and provide support to all individuals, regardless of their religious beliefs or affiliation.
If you are a compassionate and caring individual with a strong desire to help others, then we encourage you to apply for the Chaplain position. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients, families, and staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Initiates pastoral visits and responds to referrals to visit patients and/or their families.
· Assesses the spiritual needs of patients, residents, family members, physicians, associates, and volunteers.
· Assists patients and families with advance directives and end-of-life resources. Provides resources for transition, bereavement, and loss.
· Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds, care conferences, ethics consultations, and documents, as appropriate, in patients' electronic medical record.
· Responds to crisis situations (e.g. Code Blue, trauma, death) to provide spiritual care and support.
· Facilitates prayer, rituals, and worship services. Offers workshops (e.g., spirituality, advance directives) as needed. Works to accommodate the spiritual needs and requests of all faiths.
· Supports ongoing partnerships with community clergy.
· Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization, and abides by service behavior standards.
· Participates in on call responsibilities as requested.
· Participates in maintenance of proper administrative procedures for the department in accordance with institutional policy.
· Assists with the development of the department's plan for continuous quality improvement.
Qualifications:
· Preferred, Bachelor's degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field
· If no Bachelor’s degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field then 3-5 years of work related experience.
· Hospice and Home Health Care experience preferred.
· Exposure to grief, death and dying issues.
· Letter of Recommendation of suitability by senior administrative leader of religious tradition (Parish, Synagogue, Conference, Elder Board, etc.) required.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
· Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting, and bending.
Benefits: If your status changes from PRN to FT or PT we would offer a Competitive benefits package that would include, medical, dental , vision, 403B and match as well as vacation, sick time and paid holidays. PRN employees do not qualify for company benefits.
Other Benefits to CNS Offers:
· Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients, families, and staff.
· Supportive work environment.
· Opportunities for professional development.
To apply, please visit our website and submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
*Please note that this Job Summary and Essential Duties and Responsibilities as outlined are the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.
*Please note that some benefits may only be available to full-time employees and/or certain employee classifications. Candidates must be able to pass a drug test and criminal background check. Interested applicants may apply in person or by replying to this ad.
EOE - We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $24.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Moab, UT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $33