Arkansas Hospice, Inc.
Location
Hot Springs, Arkansas
The Chaplain provides direct spiritual support and counsel tailored to the patient/family's beliefs, develops spiritual care plans based on assessments, and participates actively in interdisciplinary team meetings. Responsibilities also include working with bereavement programs, collaborating with clergy, and conducting memorial services as appropriate.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited seminary or theology school, or hold appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral care ministry, with a minimum of three years of pastoral care experience, preferably in a hospice or healthcare setting. Additional requirements include flexibility, a valid Arkansas driver's license, and car insurance.
The Chaplain provides direct spiritual support and/or counsel appropriate to the desire and belief system of the patient/family and consistent with Arkansas Hospice policies and procedures. The Chaplain may also initiate and/or participate in community outreach activities as appropriate.
Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral care ministry.
Minimum of three years pastoral care experience, preferably in a hospice, home health, hospital, or other healthcare setting.
May be required to work flexible hours. Valid Arkansas driver’s license, car, car insurance.
Competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities
This section describes what knowledge, skills and ability an employee in this position should currently possess. This list may not be complete for all knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position.
1. Knowledge and acceptance of hospice philosophy and principles of care.
2. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
3. Ability to be open, sensitive, flexible, and ecumenical in response to needs of staff as well as patients/families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.
4. Ability to provide counseling to individuals and groups.
5. Ability to recognize both positive and negative aspects of death and grief.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
7. Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and other customers.
8. Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.
9. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
10. Ability to work as a team player.
11. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
12. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
13. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
This position is designated as a safety sensitive position because it performs the above listed functions while regularly working with confidential and/or proprietary Arkansas Hospice and patient information, including but not limited to patient medical records, current or former employee information, Arkansas Hospice records, and other information that the employee regularly uses to perform job functions.
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