What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care?
Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.
The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 20-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.
This position will work in our In Patient Unit (IPU). In the IPU, the Chaplain will provide spiritual assessments and assistance to our patients and their families including:
· Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
· Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
· Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
· Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
Requirements include a minimum of one year experience in either a hospital setting, home health or nursing home/long term care. CPE required and hospice experience highly preferred.
This part time position is not a benefit eligible position. Lightways Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $24 - $30
