What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chaplain position at Interim HealthCare of Wichita?
Hospice Chaplain
In Hutchinson, KS
Are you seeking a Chaplain opportunity where you can make a real impact? Interim HealthCare Hospice is hiring for a Part-time Hospice Chaplain. In this role, you will be the face of courage and spiritual savior to support patients and their families looking for comfort and closure during this significant season of life.
As the nation's first home care company, Interim HealthCare Hospice is committed to helping patients live out their days in the most comfortable and meaningful ways. If you share our sentiments and are ready to make a difference, you are made for this!
Our Hospice Chaplains enjoy many benefits:
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
As a Hospice Chaplain, here's a big-picture view of what you will do:
- Conduct assessments of Hospice patients and their families' spiritual needs
- Ensure the appropriate spiritual services are provided in a timely manner by either providing such services to the patient/family or coordinating the provision of services with community clergy or spiritual counselors.
- Maintains records of spiritual services utilization and related activities as directed.
- Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary group plan of care to meet identified spiritual needs.
- Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of accredited seminary, school of theology and/or religious sturdies program (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree.)
- Experience working with death and dying, terminally ill individuals and their families or caregivers.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare Hospice?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's first home care company and a leading employer for health care staff. Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to staff is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates all staff and our ongoing efforts to advocate for people in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.