Chaplain

CHAPLAIN AFFINITY HOSPICE

 

Are you a Chaplain, who is looking to move your career to the next level? Are you passionate about exceptional patient care? If so, we may have the perfect professional opportunity for you! Our Talent Acquisition Team is actively looking for Chaplains who are the perfect fit. We encourage ALL Chaplains to contact us and explore what makes Affinity Hospice an employer of choice. In addition to a mission-driven work environment, we offer highly competitive compensation packages and medical benefits. Depending on the position and location, we offer many perks which may include: a company car, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance. If you are a chaplain who would like to build a meaningful career path and explore opportunities with Affinity Hospice, send us your resume today! For convenience, all candidates can email current resumes to careers@affinityhospice.com.

 

WHO ARE WE?

 

We are Affinity Hospice. We are one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country for several reasons. We are passionate about exceptional patient and family care. We believe the care we provide truly matters. We are deeply committed to our team members. Our core Leadership Team has been working together for more than 20 years, and because of our unprecedented growth, we are actively looking for like-minded health care professionals to join us. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognized team. Position Overview The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Affinity Hospice of Life, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.

Essential Job Qualifications

 

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree).
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to patient homes per patient schedule and agency needs
• Must practice regular and dependable attendance per company policy
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and move intermittently throughout the work day
• Must be able to appropriately assess the spiritual needs of patients and families/caregivers and meet and/or provide services to meet those needs
• Must be able to develop professional relationships within the community in order to meet patient/family needs
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have valid driver's license and auto liability insurance
• Must possess ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must understand and follow company policies and procedures
• Must be able to multi task and accept additional duties as assigned
• Must be able to network with community clergy and congregations and present a professional image
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver
• Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group
• Comfort in an interfaith setting
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
• If making home visits, must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order
• Hospice experience preferred and CPR Certification

Job Functions

 

• Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner
• Facilitates the development of the individualized the 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
• Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision
• Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors
• Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group
• Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care
• Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care
• Provides for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of associate, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team
• Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Will work in and travel to patient homes as well as agency office Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours Subject to frequent interruptions Attends and participates in continuing education programs Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, caregivers, etc. May work beyond normal working hours, weekends and holidays as needed Involved with patients, associates, caregivers, government agencies/personnel, etc. under various circumstances