Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Constellation Hospice is looking to hire a Per Diem Chaplain for their new hospice program in the Richmond area!

Qualifications: 

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree) or evidence of completion of three or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
• Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver.
• Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group.
• Comfort in an interfaith setting.
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations.
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care.
• Hospice/ experience preferred.
• Have reliable transportation and willing to commute to provide the best in home patient care

Responsibilities: 

• Assure spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the development of the individualized the plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs.
• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers.
• Serve as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintain records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
• Document direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Attend patient care conference and interdisciplinary team meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
• Provide consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary team on spiritual care.
• Recruit community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care.
• Provide for funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
• Plan periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team.
• Assist in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/ families/caregivers.
• Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Will assume on call duties as assigned
• Accept and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits)
• Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
• A Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy.
• The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Why Constellation?

• Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.
• Recognition as a Great Place to Work: We've been certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years, from 2018 to 2023. We're also honored to be among the Top 25 Places to Work for in Healthcare in the US.

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