What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at Prairie Grace Hospice?
This position requires travel throughout southern Minnesota.
Our Company:
Prairie Grace Hospice is proud to offer hospice services in southern Minnesota. We are a private, locally owned and operated organization with the goal to honor life's moments by providing exceptional care to our patients. While we specialize in end-of-life care for those with dementia and memory loss, we also pride ourselves on offering compassionate care to all individuals nearing the end of life.
Overview:
Join us in Honoring Life’s Moments with patients and their loved ones.
We are actively seeking compassionate professionals to join our team in delivering exceptional patient care with the core values of providing compassion, care, and comfort. As a member of our team, you can anticipate working in a supportive and collaborative environment where the well-being of both our patients and staff is the top priority in every decision.
Availability:
Currently, we have a part-time Hospice Chaplain position available (approximately 5-10 hours weekly), which involves providing spiritual care to our patients and their loved ones.
As a Hospice Chaplain, you will:
- Be responsible for providing direct spiritual care to hospice patients and families/caregivers.
- Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors in supporting hospice patients/families.
- Participate in developing the interdisciplinary care plan for hospice patients.
- Document direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
- Attends patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
- Assist in training community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers to adequately meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care.
- Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
About You:
The candidate must meet these position qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree) is preferred.
- A current driver’s license is required.
- Reliable transportation is required.
Additional Experience Preferred:
- Two years of active work in spiritual ministry/program, and ability to work with family units and community spiritual leaders of various spiritual backgrounds.
- One year of clinical pastoral education is preferred.
Wage: Hourly $23.00 - $30.00
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 10 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $30
