Position Summary:

Provide a ministry of pastoral care and spiritual counseling to patients, families, and staff in hospice.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Provide immediate and long-term assessment of the spiritual situation and needs of the patient/family/caregiver.
2. On referral and at the chaplain's initiative, provide pastoral care.
3. For persons of other faith perspectives who wish ministry from within their faith, identify and make referrals to appropriate and available clergy or religious leaders in the community.
4. Provide support to hospice staff.
5. Coordinate patient care with other members of interdisciplinary team.
6. Participate in IDT meetings.
7. Participate in the assessment, education, and resolution of medical ethical issues in the hospice.
8. Develop the pastoral component in the interdisciplinary team.

Required Qualifications:

1. Completed a curriculum of theological classes, and/or completed a minimum of two years of pastoral ministry, in church or institution.
2. Valid driver's license and ability to commute within service territory.
3. Demonstrated skills in pastoral assessment.
4. Current CPR certification.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions. The employee works in varied residential environments based on assigned caseload.

Physical Demands

1. Ability to provide ministry in high stress environment.
2. Physically capable of sustained work in high stress environment.