North Shore Healthcare Hiring For Hospice Chaplain Part Time at Stevens Point, WI, United States Full Time

Job Description

:#LI-SA1Up to $36/hr based on experience. Part-Time OpportunityServing Marshfield, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids, WI areasDiscover purpose in serving as a Chaplain with North Shore at Home Hospice, delivering compassionate spiritual care to those in need. Join our dedicated team in providing solace, support, and a comforting presence to individuals and families navigating their end-of-life journey. Make a meaningful impact by being the beacon of hope and understanding in the homes of those we serve. Enrich lives and find fulfillment in fostering spiritual well-being in the North Shore at Home Hospice family.Trust, engagement, competence, respect and passion – these are the values under which North Shore Healthcare operates every day. Our dedicated team of professionals strive to deliver quality care to our residents and their families. We are one of the leading employers and providers of post-acute care in the Midwest and we are seeking exceptional individuals to join our team. If you value being a leader, working in a progressive environment and having opportunities to grow in your career, North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of North Shore At Home, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES * 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 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.

• Maintain records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.

• Documents directs 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 patients and families/caregivers needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregation about hospice care.

• Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.

• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, 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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of accredited seminary school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/families/caregivers.
• Ability to work as member of an 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.

Our mission is to establish a culture that reinforces the values necessary to be the premier health services provider and employer in each of the communities we serve. We understand that choosing where you want to go in your career is a big decision. We would like the opportunity to show you that North Shore Healthcare is the Right Choice for you.

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