Chaplain- Pediatrics

Pediatric Chaplain

The Pediatric Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.

• 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.
• 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.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday Schedule with on-call responsibilities.

Education/Experience

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree).
• Clinical pastoral education certification required.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care; palliative or hospice experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements; and is in good working order.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Time Off
• Holiday Paid