What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Chaplain position at Serenity Hospice Care Pennsylvania?
Serenity Hospice is actively seeking a Full Time or Part Time Chaplain for our Hospice program. We service patients throughout the Lehigh Valley PAregion.. This includes; Allentown, Easton, Bethlehem etc areas.
Summary:
The Chaplain will be responsible for the assessment and provision of spiritual/pastoral counseling to patients, families and caregivers. Although Hospice experience would be preferred, it is not necessary.
Job duties will include but not be limited to:
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Spiritual/pastoral assessment as soon as possible after admission.
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Spiritual/pastoral support provided in accordance with ongoing wishes and needs of patient/ family.
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Knowledge of and ability to utilize a variety of religious resources (i.e. prayer, meditation, scripture, etc.)
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Offer patients/families of different philosophies and religious perspective opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and values.
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Coordinate pastoral care done by other pastoral caregivers (i.e. the patient’s pastor/rabbi or a per diem chaplain) and works with other professionals in resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues.
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Communicates plans and progress to the interdisciplinary team.
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Work in a team approach with the interdisciplinary care team.
Requirements:
Preferred Seminary graduate or with equivalent degree and with at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (2 units preferred)
Experience:
A minimum of two years experience in a health care and|or related pastoral experience of at least two years Experience Desired Demonstrated experience in working with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.
Skills:
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Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis
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Exceptional verbal communication skills
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Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement
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Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical.
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Must possess excellent spiritual assessment skills as well as documentation skills.
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