- Provide spiritual assessment, counseling and support to patients and families.
- Provide direct care at the patient’s place of residence as indicated.
- Participate in the preparation, evaluation, and execution of the interdisciplinary care plan to assure that the aims of continuity and comprehensiveness of care are accomplished.
- Provide spiritual care in a non-judgmental manner that honors the spiritual needs of the patient/family.
- Work collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Facilitate linkage to community clergy as desired by patient/family.
- Perform memorial and funeral services for clients and contracted facilities as required, but at least annually.
- Prepare documentation for the clinical record per hospice, state and federal guidelines and standards.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of diverse religious, cultural and spiritual values and custom related to illness, death and mourning.
- Organize and participate in hospice memorial services at least annually.
- Participate in taking on-call responsibilities as necessary including weekends and evenings.
- Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team meetings, staff meetings, and other meeting as required.
- Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to professional Code of Ethics and related
- organizational policies.
- Participate in professional liaisons with other clergy and pastoral and health care providers.
- Maintain quality and productivity standards and participate in the measurement of these standards.
- Participate in agency and community programs, including supervision, to enhance learning and performance.
- Participate in the orientation of staff and volunteers as required.
- Participate in providing support to staff and volunteers in coping with job-related stress.
- Participate in business development activities as required.
- Program presentations to families, caregivers and others.
- Adhere to practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.
- Ensure that Grace Healthcare Services’ Best Practices are incorporated into all job activities/responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as requested.
- Master’s degree in Divinity or related field
- Advanced Training of at least one unit of clinical pastoral education
- Affiliation with College of Chaplains preferred
- Two years experience in health care preferred
- Knowledge of the spiritual issues common during illness, death and bereavement
- Endorsement by denomination preferred
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills required
- Current state drivers license and auto insurance
- Unlimited access to a reliable car (We cover Hudson and Bergen Counties)
- Excellent organizational skills
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
