POSITION TITLE: Chaplain
REPORTS TO: Patient Care Manager
FLSA: Exempt
Position Scope:
The Chaplain, under the direction of the Patient Care Manager provides spiritual and emotional counseling and support to patients, significant others, families, and other team members.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
I. Essential Functions/Performance Factors
Essential Functions Statement(s)
· Completes spiritual/pastoral assessment.
o Complete initial spiritual assessment within agency time frames.
o Develop and implement Plan of Care related to identified patient/family needs.
o Continually evaluate effectiveness of interventions and make appropriate changes to Plan of Care.
o Provide sacraments and ceremonies to patient/family as allowed by their faith traditions.
· Works in a team approach with members of the IDT/IDG and other qualified professionals, as determined by the hospice, to evaluate patient/family response to care.
· The patient/family will receive counseling regarding spiritual problems.
o Follow interventions identified in care planning process.
o Utilize agency resources related to spiritual problems.
o Secure spiritual care services of patient/caregiver preference.
· Care provided is documented in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
o Complete documentation of each chaplain visit within 24 hours of visit.
o Complete the spiritual assessment record accurately.
o Write spiritual care notes that reflect the patients terminal illness according to NHPCO guidelines, Local Medical Review Policies and the care plan.
o Sign all entries with full signature & credentials.
o Complete the discharge summary within agency time frame and reflect an overview of the care provided.
· High standards of professional practice, current spiritual care knowledge related to palliative care, and ethical behavior will be maintained.
o Maintain a through grounding in theological knowledge and pastoral skills.
o Be well informed regarding various faith traditions.
o Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy understanding of different religious’ traditionalist practices.
o Maintain connection/accountability of ecclesiastical endorsing body.
o Participate in 50 hours of continuing education every two years.
· Uses agency resources wisely.
· Participates in performance improvement activities.
Values Ownership/Performance Factors
Teamwork
· Support and encourage my teammates throughout the organization.
· Provide positive, constructive feedback.
· Consistently “manage up” co-workers.
· Celebrate success – look for the good and share it.
· Be a role model.
· Communicate with respect and professionalism to create a safe environment in which open dialogue can take place.
Integrity
· Be reliable, allowing others to place their trust in me.
· Do the right thing even when no one is watching.
· Respect all individuals through acknowledgment, acceptance, and courtesy.
· Walk my talk.
· Refrain from gossip.
Performance
· Be flexible and willing to adapt to change.
· Be knowledgeable about my job responsibilities and the organization.
· Seek self development-Utilize tools that are provided to grow personally and professionally.
· Take responsibility for my actions; be willing to take both credit and critique.
Conduct myself as a professional at all times by performing my job competently and ethically (i.e, maintaining confidentiality, maintaining boundaries, making eye contact, dressing professionally, using professional demeanor).
· Recognize I am a reflection of Valley Hospice.
· Be on time.
· Set and achieve goals.
Spiritual
· Recognize the spirituality inherent in each individual without judgement
· Be open and respectful to each individual’s spiritual beliefs
· Meet patients and families where they are and don’t project your spiritual beliefs on others
· Be attentive to your own spiritual needs, as you perceive them
· Live your spirituality in acts of compassion and service in the workplace
· Build one another up and encourage your coworkers in times of distress, personal crisis, and spiritual need
Mission Focused
· Recognize the value of each person and accept that value without judgment.
· Be good stewards of time, money and all resources entrusted to me.
· Offer hope, compassion and empathy to coworkers and those we serve.
· Know our mission and apply it to my work every day.
Engagement
· Focus my physical, emotional, and spiritual energy in order to fulfill our mission.
· Take pride and ownership in my performance each day.
· Build professional relationships
· Inspire and Motivate others.
· Consistently ‘manage up’ Valley Hospice.
· Appreciate the efforts of others.
· Support the communities in which I serve.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
None
Education and Work Experience:
- Master's Degree of Divinity
- One to two years of related experience
- Evidence of experience and skills necessary to perform job
- Exhibits excellent communication skills
Certifications and Licenses:
Current driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
Confidentiality:
The Chaplain must carry out responsibilities in an ethical, professional and confidential manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands
Lift/Carry
Stand
O (Occasionally)
Walk
O (Occasionally)
Sit
O (Occasionally)
Handling / Typing
F (Frequently)
Reach Outward
O (Occasionally)
Reach Above Shoulder
O (Occasionally)
Climb
O (Occasionally)
Crawl
N (Not Applicable)
Squat or Kneel
O (Not Applicable)
Bend
O (Not Applicable)
10 lbs or less
O (Occasionally)
11-20 lbs
N (Not Applicable
21-50 lbs
N (Not Applicable
51-100 lbs
N (Not Applicable
Over 100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less
N (Not Applicable
13-25 lbs
N (Not Applicable
26-40 lbs
N (Not Applicable
41-100 lbs
N (Not Applicable)
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)
Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Other Physical Requirements
Sense of Sound (able to hear normal conversation)
Sense of Touch
Sense of Sight
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is exposed to outside weather conditions when traveling between sites. Patients’ home environments are variable with regard to heat, noise, air circulation and conditioning, space, cleanliness, accessibility and all other environmental factors. Inpatient and skilled nursing facility environments are standardized. Office environment in a controlled atmosphere building.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
