PRN Hospice Chaplain

HOSPICE CHAPLAIN The Hospice Chaplain meets the spiritual needs of patients/caregivers in a manner consistent with the beliefs and desires of the patient and in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

Qualifications

• Ordained and endorsed minister, priest, rabbi or a member of a religious order; OR lay person with certified training in pastoral care.
• Preferred experience—Direct hospice care; End-of-Life Care training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• assesses the spiritual care needs of patients/caregivers;
• facilitates visits by local clergy, pastoral counselors, or others who can support the patient/caregiver’s spiritual needs;
• provides counseling to address the spiritual needs of the patient/caregiver in accordance with their acceptance of the service and in a manner consistent with their belief and desires;
• administers requested sacraments or contacting local clergy to do so;
• provides inspirational literature or music as requested;
• prays with the patient/caregiver as appropriate and if requested;
• assists with the planning or conducting of memorial or funeral services; and
• serves as a spiritual resource to members of the IDG and members of the community at large as requested.
• assesses spiritual needs every 15 days and updates plan of care;
• documents all care provided in the patient’s clinical record in accordance with the hospice’s documentation requirements;
• participates as a member of IDG in patient care planning.

Why Should You Join the Team at Moab Regional Hospital? We have an amazing team here at Moab Regional Hospital, with a skilled group of healthcare providers and physicians from a wide range of specialties who are committed to the greater Moab community.

Caring for our People

• Every healthcare professional that works here at MRH in both a clinical and non-clinical setting cares about our patients because these are our friends, neighbors, and our family.
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• Satisfaction: Moab Regional Hospital strives to balance care for the community with care for its employees and offers a supportive work environment, competitive total compensation packages, and the flexibility to enjoy what makes this desert region one of the most unique and special places to live.