What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at James River Home Health & Hospice?
Would you like to be a part of a rapidly growing locally owned company committed to quality patient care? James River Hospice is actively seeking a compassionate and highly committed PRN Hospice Chaplain to join our growing team in Northern VA (Prince William County area)!
What’s in it for you?
- Flexible Schedules
- Competitive Rates
- Mileage Reimbursement
A brief overview of Responsibilities:
- Conduct a spiritual assessment as part of the comprehensive assessment within 5 days of admission to the hospice program
- Assist in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to spiritual care.
- Provide spiritual support following the ongoing wishes and needs of the patient/family in accordance with their religious preferences or definition of spirituality.
- 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.
- Evaluate the patient's and family's response to and effectiveness of spiritual counseling.
- Confirm, every week, the scheduling of visits with the patients’ Case Managers to facilitate coordination of other staff visits.
- Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
- Conduct religious services of prayer, worship, and rituals for patients/families, as appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Has a degree in theology or from a seminary.
- Comfortable in an interfaith setting.
- Able to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs and values.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable car available for use during work hours.
If you are interested and are a caring, compassionate Chaplain who can make a difference in the lives of our patients, then we would be interested in meeting you!!
"James River is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
