Hospice Chaplain

***Serenity Hospice of Utah*** *provides high quality end of life comfort and care to those we serve.*

**Our Mission:** To create *THE* best hospice care experience for those we serve – every patient, every family, every time.

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We are looking to immediately contract for a: **Part time Hospice Chaplain**

**Pay Rate:** Will be a per visit rate. Negotiable based on experience and case load.

**Job Summary**
This is an opportunity to work with a committed, creative, fun and fast growing team that is passionate about providing exceptional Hospice services. The Chaplain role will provide direct spiritual counseling to current hospice patients and their families.

Qualified applicants will have strong, caring interpersonal skills and the ability to reach families and clients in their most vulnerable time of need. Compassion and empathy a must!

**Requirements**

* Experience working with death and dying, terminal individuals and their families and/or caregivers
* Hospice experience preferred
* Knowledge and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
* Excellent verbal and written communication & organizational skills
* Able to work independently and with a team
* Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks
* Able to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical employees, patients & family/caregivers
* Proof of valid driver’s license & reliable, insured transportation
* Meet applicable federal and state health requirements to provide services to patients
* Meet requirements of federal and state criminal/abuse background checks

**General Responsibilities**

* Provides or coordinates spiritual support to patients, families and caregivers.
* Contacts patient/family clergy or spiritual representative when appropriate.
* Conducts funeral services when requested by the patient’s family. (optional)
* Provides spiritual support to the hospice staff and volunteers.
* Submits paperwork in a timely manner to update and maintain patient hospice medical records.
* Participates in regularly scheduled Family Support and IDG meetings to coordinate the spiritual care of the patient/family, exchange information and problem solve, and receive staff support and education.
* Participates in agency quality improvement programs.
* Participates in Hospice programs providing orientation, training, and in-service.
* Provides timely assessment of all hospice patients as requested by family support team.
* Adheres to established company policies.
* Accepts other assignments deemed appropriate
* Develops and maintains relationships with local spiritual leaders

**Education**

Graduate of an accredited School of Theology and is ordained as a minister or has completed a minimum of one (1) unit of clinical pastoral education or has the equivalent pastoral experience or as required by state specific guidelines.

**Working Conditions**

Work Environment(s): Indoor/Office Community Facilities/Security Outdoor Exposure

Member/Patient Facing: No Telephonic In Person

Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.

Equipment: General office equipment and/or mobile technology

Travel: Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee’s personal vehicle may be used. Driving infractions will be monitored in accordance with organizational policy.

***If you receive an offer of employment for this position, it is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen. Serenity Hospice is a federal contractor and must comply with all federal laws. All employees, contracted workers, and volunteers of Serenity Hospice are expected to adhere to the company’s policies and procedures – which are based on being compliant with all federal and state laws and regulations.***

***Equal opportunity employer. This company considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.***

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

* Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person