Hospice Chaplain

Are you a compassionate with a heart for providing comfort and spiritual support to those in need? Look no further than Serenity Hospice, where the harmony between care and compassion resonates throughout our organization. Join our dedicated team of professionals in creating a tranquil haven for patients and their families, where your presence as a chaplain can bring solace, serenity, and a guiding light in their darkest moments.

We are actively seeking a Full Time Chaplain for our Hospice program. We service patients throughout Wyoming Valley PA area. This includes; Lackawanna & Luzerne.

Summary:

The Chaplain will be responsible for the assessment and provision of spiritual/pastoral counseling to patients, families and caregivers. Although Hospice experience would be preferred, it is not necessary.

Job duties will include but not be limited to:

• Spiritual/pastoral assessment as soon as possible after admission.

• Spiritual/pastoral support provided in accordance with ongoing wishes and needs of patient/ family.

• Knowledge of and ability to utilize a variety of religious resources (i.e. prayer, meditation, scripture, etc.)

• Offer patients/families of different philosophies and religious perspective opportunities to discuss and share their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and values.

• Coordinate pastoral care done by other pastoral caregivers (i.e. the patient’s pastor/rabbi or a per diem chaplain) and works with other professionals in resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues.

• Communicates plans and progress to the interdisciplinary team.

• Work in a team approach with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements:

Preferred Seminary graduate or with equivalent degree and with at least 1 unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (2 units preferred)

Experience:

A minimum of two years experience in a health care and|or related pastoral experience of at least two years Experience Desired Demonstrated experience in working with patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.

Skills:

• Ability to minister to patients and families in crisis

• Exceptional verbal communication skills

• Ability to plan, organize, and exercise independent judgement

• Demonstrated ability to be open, sensitive, flexible and ecumenical.

• Must possess excellent spiritual assessment skills as well as documentation skills.

Job Type: Part Time and/or Per Diem