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Hospice - Chaplain

Transitions Care
Columbus, OH
Full-time

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

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Auto Allowance
  • Gas Card
  • Company Equipment
  • Paid Time Off

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (B.D., M.Div. or equivalent theological degree), or degree in counseling, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working with death and dying, individual / family / caregiver.
  • Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team within an interdisciplinary setting.
  • 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.
  • Hospice / home health experience preferred.
  • Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
  • Demonstrate excellent observation and communication skills.
  • Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
  • Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling all obligations.
  • 16 days ago
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