Hospice Chaplain - PRN

Explore opportunities with Community Loving Care Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve.

About the role

As the Per Diem Chaplain/Spiritual Caregiver, you will provide spiritual care to Hospice patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in providing spiritual care to persons of all races, ages, genders, sexual orientation, social class, and mental/emotional status.
• Demonstrate ability for patient/caregiver to lead the spiritual conversation, for the Chaplain to walk alongside him/her in his/her spiritual journey and refrain from sharing one's own beliefs unless asked to do so by the patient/caregivers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of spiritual resources to support each person's belief system, provide resources as appropriate, and network with other religious leaders in the community to refer patients/caregivers to these leaders when necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to work efficiently and effectively within the Interdisciplinary Team and provide insight in the IDG meeting concerning the patient/caregiver's emotional and spiritual needs.
• Provide spiritual and emotional care to members of the Hospice Staff when requested.

Requirements

• Two units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Bachelor's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a health care setting and/or related pastoral experience.
• Documentation of current endorsement or acceptable language (licensing, ordination, etc.) in accordance with the applicant's spiritual/faith tradition. Faith groups must be recognized by the Armed Forces Chaplains Board.
• Documentation that demonstrates that the candidate is in good standing with their spiritual/faith group with no ethical charges current or pending.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education or Master's degree in theology, divinity, pastoral care, philosophy, religion or related discipline.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• 2+ years of Hospice experience.
• Demonstrated exceptional verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to minister to patients and families in crisis.
• Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $25.75 to $38.65 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.