Job Details

Contacts patient/caregiver within five (5) days of a patient's admission to hospice care to conduct an initial spiritual assessment. If spiritual care is requested, the initial assessment is to be completed within 48 hours of admission. Completes and documents ongoing assessments, interventions and outcomes of patient and family/caregiver concerns and spiritual issues in the Electronic Medical Record. In accordance with the Plan of Care (POC), the chaplain will assist the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in understanding the significant religious issues related to terminal illness, impending loss, and bereavement. Coordinates and organizes home visits in the best interests of time and travel. Coordinates efforts with community ministers to gain support of various denominations and/or faith groups so that the diverse spiritual needs of the patients can be met effectively. Communicates with and supports the patient's/caregiver's clergy as appropriate. Provides consultation and education to p...Chaplain, Caregiver, Healthcare, Patient