CHAPLAIN - LilyCare of New Hampshire
Bedford, NH 03110
About the Job
I. QUALIFICATIONS
Degree from an accredited theological school is preferred. Ordained with at least 2 years of pastoral experience. Must be able to counsel to persons who come from diverse religious/spiritual backgrounds. He/she must be knowledgeable of the religious community within the hospice service are. He/she must be able to relate to a wide variety of patients/families. He/she must understand the hospice philosophy and be in agreement with it.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES
The Chaplain works as a member of the hospice Interdisciplinary Team and under the direction of the Chaplain Services Coordinator to:
· Contact patient/family or coordinate with another community clergy member in accordance with the hospice Plan of Care.
· Perform the Initial Spiritual Assessment of assigned patients.
· Function as a liaison between the IDT and the religious community.
· Provide direct spiritual support to patient/family, hospice employees and volunteers.
· Provide input and feedback regarding the patient/family spiritual needs.
· Document appropriately all visits for the patient’s medical records.
· Develop and update the Spiritual Plan of Care.
· Participate with Self Managed Care Teams to provide support and education for patient/families based on the hospice philosophy of care.
· Participate in IDT meetings and keep team members informed of changes in patient/family spiritual POC.
· Assist with community awareness functions, as necessary and requested.
· Participate in the Volunteer Training Program as requested.
· Work with the Bereavement Coordinator for spiritual needs of the bereaved.
· Work as a team member at all times and uphold the Hospice Code of Ethics.
· Participate in CQI activities as requested.
· Document all activities and mileage accurately on Daily Itinerary Form
· Maintain current driver’s license, auto insurance and a dependable means of transportation