Hospice Chaplain/ Bereavement Coordinator

Interim Healthcare is now hiring a dependable, compassionate Chaplain to join our team. This position would cover the areas surrounding St. Croix all the way to Chippewa county. We at Interim know how important the spiritual services are too many of our Hospice patients as well as some of our staff. We are currently seeking someone who has experience in the Hospice setting, and is looking for a part time position (16 hours a week) with the potential to grow!

Interim Healthcare offers you as an employee:

• We are franchise 500
• Ranked #1 in category for 2022
• Over 50 years of experience into our signature standard of care, HomeLife Enrichment

What is in it for you:

• PTO
• 401k Match up to 3% - fully vested after 5 years
• Referral Bonus
• Mileage Reimbursement 62.5 cents per mile

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts assessments of hospice patients/families’ spiritual needs.
• Ensures that appropriate spiritual services are provided in a timely manner by either providing such to the patient/family or coordinating the provision of services with community clergy or spiritual counselors.
• Provides direct spiritual services to patients/families according to their belief system and practice.
• Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) plan of care to meet identified spiritual needs.
• Conducts religious services for patients/families as well as hospice and facility staff as requested.
• Serves as a liaison and support to community clergy and spiritual counselors.
• Documents services provided and/or ongoing communication with community clergy and spiritual counselors in a timely manner.
• Maintains records of spiritual services utilization and related activities as directed for quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI), hospice program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
• Actively participates in patient/family care conferences and IDG meetings.
• Provides consultation, education, and support regarding spiritual issues and care to the IDG members and facility staff.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree).
• Experience working with death and dying, terminal individuals and their families or caregivers.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care.
• Able to work as a member of the IDG.

Work Environment

• Work is normally performed in the patient’s home and/or inpatient setting such as a hospital or nursing home.
• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens and/or potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions which may include the use of protective equipment (e.g. face masks, goggles, latex and/or non-latex gloves).
• Able to constantly travel locally from assignment to assignment.

At Interim Healthcare, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority.

If you are interested in this position call Lea at 715-377-9617.

We require COVID19 vaccination, or individuals with medical or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement. Please note if approved for an exemption, we require weekly testing. (Please get in touch with Human Resources for details regarding the Medical and Religious exemption procedure).

Interim Healthcare, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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