Chaplain - Hospice

Job Description

Bridge Hospice Central Coast, Salinas, California, United States of America Job Description Posted Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM Are you ready to bring your talent and passion for delivering exceptional patient care to a team that’s transforming lives? At Bridge Home Health & Hospice, we are driven by our commitment to excellence in serving communities across California. For over a decade, our vision has remained clear: to set the standard in compassionate post-acute care and provide unwavering support for patients and their families. Our culture is built on compassion, where every team member plays a vital role in our success. We celebrate diversity, live by our core values, and strive to be both the provider and employer of choice. If you're looking for a career with meaning, growth, and impact, Bridge is the place for you! Hospice - Central Coast Job Description Summary The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of Bridge Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner. Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in a comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs. Provides direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers. Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors. Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision. Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors. Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group. Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care. Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community contacts and offering education through congregations about hospice care. Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested. Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of personnel, volunteers, and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the hospice team. Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families/caregivers. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required. Maintain current documentation on EMR system according to organization policies/procedures and applicable laws/regulations. Must adhere to the company attendance and reliability guidelines, which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and consistent patient care. Job Qualifications: California only: Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver. Minimum one (1) year of experience as a healthcare pastor/chaplain. Minimum of one (1) year of Hospice experience preferred. Colorado only: Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree) OR completion of 4 CPE's (Clinical Pastoral Education certification units) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working directly with death and dying, individuals/family/caregiver preferred. Arizona only: Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry and Certificate or degree in pastoral ministry. Minimum one (1) year of experience as a healthcare pastor/chaplain. Minimum of one (1) year of Hospice experience preferred. Ability to work as member of interdisciplinary group. Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities. Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required skills. If making home visits, you must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order. Physical Requirements: The ability to sit occasionally for 1-3 hours. The ability to frequently stand for 3-6 hours. The ability to occasionally drive/operate foot control for 1-3 hours. The ability to walk intermittently on level and/or unlevel surfaces for less than 1 hour. The ability to intermittently bend or climb for less than 1 hour. The ability to occasionally twist, kneel, crouch, and crawl for 1-3 hours. The ability to lift 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours. The ability to lift greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours. The ability to carry up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours. The ability to carry greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours. The ability to push up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours. The ability to push greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours. The ability to pull up to 50 pounds frequently for 3-6 hours. The ability to pull greater than 50 pounds occasionally for 1-3 hours. Why Join Us? We believe our employees are the key to unlocking our potential, which is why we’re dedicated to investing in your success, well-being, and future. When you join Bridge, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive: Competitive Pay Collaborative Culture : A dynamic and supportive team environment Work-Life Balance : Flexible schedules to meet your needs Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance Paid time off, holidays, and sick days Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Flexible Savings Account …and more! We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Join Us Today! Help us continue setting the standard for care, compassion, and community impact. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding and meaningful career with Bridge Home Health & Hospice. #J-18808-Ljbffr