Chaplain,Hospice (Sumter, SC),FT,Days

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Initiates interview with the patient/family within 48 hours of admission to Hospice and assesses spiritual needs and spiritual care resources.

• Plans/Offers age-appropriate spiritual counseling, based upon knowledge of the stages of development and end of life issues: Pediatrics, Adult, Geriatrics.

• Plans/Offers spiritual or bereavement counseling and support for clients of all ages, including hospice staff, based upon a knowledge of the different ways in which each person processes grief and loss (Pediatrics, Adult, Geriatrics).

• Participates in IDG care planning, offering insights and knowledge to other team members in a supportive manner.

• Evaluates the effect of spiritual concerns on the overall comfort of the patient.

• Explains the hospice POC process and invites the minister to attend IDG.

• Carries out the bereavement plan (letters, memorials, counseling, support group, etc.) in a timely manner and documents all activities and contacts in the bereavement record, as assigned.

• Cultivates an ongoing relationship with the religious community in order to educate them and develop support for hospice.

• Educates the public regarding end-of-life issues.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Master's degree of Divinity or related field of study.

• Experience - Five (5) years of pastoral experience. Congregational setting preferred

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• SC Driver's License - Current driver's license and automobile insurance.

• Completion of Clinical Pastoral Education Units (CPE).

• Board Certified Chaplain by the Association for Professional Chaplains (APC, Inc.) - Preferred

• Board Certified Eligible by the Association for Professional Chaplains (APC, Inc.) - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)

• Data entry skills

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