What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice - Chaplain / Part-Time position at Transitions Group?
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Our people are the difference.
Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24 / 7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.
At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!
As a Chaplain at Transitions Care you will be responsible for the provision of non-denominational spiritual care services to patients / families / caregivers, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors. Local travel, as necessary.
Major Responsibilities
- Assess spiritual needs of patients / families / caregivers in a timely manner, and provide consultation to patients, families, caregivers and team members in a non-denominational manner or as requested by patients / families / caregivers and communicate to the Patient Care Manager and staff.
- Contact patient's / family's preferred spiritual advisor to ensure ongoing involvement and to invite participation in interdisciplinary care planning when requested by team member or patient / family member.
- Contact clergy or spiritual counselors to assist in spiritual care of patients and family members.
- Develop and document plan for spiritual care, in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team when requested by team member or patient / family member.
- Evaluate and revise plan for spiritual care of patients / families / caregivers with the interdisciplinary team on an ongoing basis.
- Provide consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary team on spiritual care.
- Establish networks with faith communities throughout the service area for the purposes of teaching about the hospice philosophy and enlisting aid in providing spiritual support.
- Provide funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
- Conduct memorial services in nursing homes as requested by Transitions Hospice management.
- Conduct or offer not less than one memorial service per year for family members of Transitions' bereavement program.
- Assure proper maintenance of records as prescribed and in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Participate in evening / weekend on-call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.
- Participate in staff meetings, department meetings, team meetings, briefings, in-services, committees, and other related activities as needed.
- Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the Company's mission.
- Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
Benefits We Offer
Requirements
Education and Experience
