PRN Chaplain - ProHealth Hospice (Columbus, GA.)

About the Role

Provide spiritual and emotional support to Hospice patients, families, and team members. Offer assistance during the patient’s death and support the family through bereavement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a chaplain/spiritual counselor (preferred).
• Active patient contact within the past three years (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently and make accurate, timely judgments.
• Respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to diverse social, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and innovation.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress while maintaining emotional stability.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Minimal physical effort, including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, and walking.
• Minimal assistance in lifting or transferring up to a 20-pound patient.
• Exposure to temperature and humidity changes.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use adaptive devices as required.
• Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required examinations.
• Ability to work independently, assess situations, and act accordingly.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to odors, blood, body fluids, excrements, and hazardous materials.
• Adverse environmental conditions.

Transportation

• Current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual support and counsel to patients and families in alignment with their beliefs.
• Collaborate with staff, clergy, and community groups to enhance sensitivity to spiritual concerns of terminally ill patients and their families.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) conferences to assess and report on spiritual needs.
• Provide bereavement follow-up services as assigned.
• Maintain proper records of patient/family visits.
• Contact clergy or representatives of patients/families as needed.
• Perform occasional liturgical assignments, such as memorial services with staff.
• Conduct or arrange funeral or memorial services when indicated.
• Develop and maintain a resource group of clergy for delegated spiritual care.
• Arrange for on-call availability of spiritual services.
• Provide educational programs for community clergy, religious, and lay representatives as resources allow.