Chaplain - Healthcare jobs in Covington, KY

Spiritual Assessment

• Contacts patient/family and attempts to complete the spiritual assessment within 5 working days of admission.
• Provides spiritual counseling to the hospice patient (and family) as a part of the development of the spiritual plan of care.
• Plan of care shared with the Case Manager and other members of the care team as appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison to the care team regarding patient needs.

Spiritual Follow-up

• Develops a follow-up plan based on the initial assessment and makes visits/call as indicated.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with the patient/family to support the patient’s needs.
• Provides patient/family with information regarding spiritual resources in the community.

Documentation

• Documents initial assessment visit in patient chart within 2 days of initial visit.
• Documents follow-up plan, interventions and inpatient visits.
• All documentation must be completed timely and accurately reflecting the services provided and adhering to the documentation requirements for Hospice including patient/caregiver needs, billing requirements, etc.
• Documentation must adhere to all policies/procedures and laws and regulations (State/Federal) relevant to job responsibilities.

Communication

• Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and communicates with the group regarding the plan of care and the spiritual issues/needs of the patient/family.
• Refers to Bereavement Coordinator if anticipatory grief is an issue
• Communicates and networks with patient’s clergy as requested by patient

Education of staff

• Provides spiritual education to volunteers at time of training and to Hospice staff and community when requested

Facilitating Support Groups

• Can Assist in facilitating support groups if needed.

Supervising Volunteer Chaplain

• Supervises work of volunteer chaplains and advises on issues

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Bachelors in Divinity, Theology, Religious Studies (or similar subject)
• Certified by APC, NACC, NAJC or ACPE (or eligible)
• Ecclesiastical endorsement/ordination
• Three Units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Specialized Knowledge:

• Previous counseling experience.
• Thorough understanding of goals and objectives of St. Elizabeth, including the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Facilities.
• Knowledge and respect of religious beliefs/practices of other faith groups and those without Faith/belief system.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a vehicle in good working order

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Two years of ministry as a Chaplain

• Masters of Divinity, Theology (or similar subject).
• 4 Units of Clinical Pastoral Education
• Experience working in a Hospice environment
• 3 years of ministry as a Chaplain