Per Diem Chaplain Good Shepherd Hospice

About the role

The Chaplain provides a wide range of spiritual services to patients and families enrolled in any of the Company programs. The Chaplain also provides spiritual support to the staff and volunteers of the Company. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Qualifications

• If hired after 5/26/2024, Master’s degree required.
• If hired prior to 5/26/2024, Bachelor's degree in Divinity or related Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Ordination or commissioning/endorsement from an ordaining body recognized by the Endorser's Conference, Veterans Administration that demonstrates the candidate has standing with the organization; ordination must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Documentation that demonstrates the candidate is in good standing with faith group or professional affiliation group with no ethical charges current or pending.
• One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc.; or in process within six (6) months of employment/position.
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system preferred; appropriate computer skills required.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy.
• Able to travel and have reliable transportation.
• Able to physically access (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, endure heat and lack of air conditioning) any home, hospital, nursing home and/or assisted living facility (ALF).
• Able to manage demands of a hospice care field work position (i.e., time, travel, home/facility arrangements, stress, etc.).
• Able to communicate clearly in English.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Compensation

Pay Rate $10.00

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.