PRN Hospice Rabbi (Northbrook, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Glenview, Elk Grove) in Downers Grove, Illinois at Lighthouse Hospice Care LLC

Lighthouse Hospice is driven to provide a professional hospice workplace where the employee is respected and valued. We recognize that creating a culture of trust, kindness and appreciation is required to retain the best talent, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our team members all have one special thing in common. We deeply care for each other as much as we care for our patients and families. Each member of our team has been carefully chosen, not only for their exceptional skill set but also for their gifts of compassion and respect for others. We found that hiring people for this reason, combined with creating an environment where each individual can showcase their strengths, enables our team to achieve their highest potential. If you are searching for a great place to work, a place where you can make a real difference, where you can learn and grow with some of the best talent in the area, then we would love to speak with you!

Job Title: PRN Hospice Rabbi

Coverage Area: Northbrook, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Glenview, Elk Grove Village, and surrounding areas.

Schedule: PRN-As needed/ Pay Per Hour

Job Summary: Primary function is to serve as the Jewish spiritual care specialist, addressing the spiritual needs of hospice and palliative care patients in their place of residence. Conducts spiritual assessments, counseling, religious support, and referrals to meet the needs of patients and their families while honoring Jewish traditions, beliefs, and practices.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Ordination as a Rabbi from an accredited Rabbinical Seminary or equivalent recognized religious institution.

Licensure: Per state guidelines, if any. Current driver's license.

Experience: One year of pastoral care, spiritual counseling, congregational leadership, or healthcare-related spiritual care experience preferred.

Skills: Working knowledge of Jewish traditions, community resources, and end-of-life practices. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patients' homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and other care settings. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses hospice or palliative care patients to identify spiritual needs and contributes to the care plan as evidenced by documentation in the clinical record and IDG/IDT conference minutes.
• Provides Jewish spiritual counseling, prayer, religious rituals, blessings, and guidance to patients and families.
• Attends IDG/IDT meetings and participates in the patient care planning process.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable patient and family outcomes.
• Collaborates with the IDG/IDT to ensure coordination and continuity of care.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care provided using EMR.
• Communicates changes in patient or family spiritual needs to the care team.
• Provides emotional support, grief support, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assists with Jewish end-of-life traditions and religious observances as requested by patients and families.
• Ensures that all interventions adhere to hospice philosophy, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Applies infection control and standard precautions while providing patient care.
• Participates in hospice-sponsored education and professional development activities.
• Promotes the Hospice philosophy and administrative policies.
• Provides effective communication to patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.

Benefits: Employee Referral Program and 401(K).

Salary: $35.00/hr

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines, patient needs, and referral coordination demands. Requires strong organizational skills, critical thinking, communication abilities, and the ability to make timely clinical decisions.