Heart to Heart Hospice
Location
Blytheville, Arkansas
The coordinator will assess hospice patients and families to identify spiritual needs, develop individualized plans of care, and conduct services of prayer, worship, and ritual as appropriate. They will also provide individual counseling, crisis intervention, and assist with legal/fiscal preparations like advance directives and funeral planning.
Candidates must be an ordained/endorsed minister, priest, rabbi, or a member of a religious order, or a lay person with certified pastoral care training, preferably with a theological degree. A minimum of one year of experience in healthcare or dealing with death and dying is required, along with basic computer literacy and a valid driver's license.
Ordained and endorsed minister, priest, rabbi or a member of a religious order preferred or lay person with certified training in pastoral care. Professional experience in a religious agency or institution may be considered in lieu of a formalized education. One (1+) year of experience in a health care setting or with death and dying. Comfort working in an interfaith setting. Must be familiar with general use an functions of the computer, such as user names and password concepts; internet; email; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs. Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training).
Assess hospice patient/family to identify spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual plan of care. Collaborate with local clergy as needed. Assist in development and update of the Plan of Care. Conduct services of prayer, worship and ritual for patient/families, as appropriate, offering different philosophies and belief opportunities to discuss and share. Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues. Regarding patients, work with other staff, resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues. Be available for bereavement or counseling needs. Make visits to patient/family prior to death and be available to family during the bereavement period as needed. Timely submission of all documentation Performance of other duties as required Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.
