Chaplain
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Good Shepherd Hospice
Duncan, OK, US
Summary
The Chaplain is responsible for assessing the spiritual and religious needs of hospice patients and their families and creating appropriate care plans. They serve as a liaison between patients and their community faith leaders while participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Job Description
Overview
Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Spiritual Leader to serve as our
Chaplain in
Duncan
and surrounding communities. Responsible for the assessment of spiritual and religious needs of the patient and family and for providing and/or arranging for the provision of spiritual and religious support with community clergy in accordance with the wishes of the patient and family.
Responsibilities
- Completes spiritual assessment within 5 days of each patient and family admitted to Hospice and writes a care plan appropriate to their needs in a timely manner.
- Provides for spiritual and religious support and services in accordance with the wishes and beliefs of the patient and family and in accordance with the plan of care. If the patient and family have their own clergy, priest, rabbi or other religious leader, and if that person has not been informed of the patient’s condition, offers to assist patient and family in contacting him or her and advising him or her of the situation in the home.
- Serves as liaison to the patient’s/family’s community of faith. Is responsive to the needs of the patient/family. Advises patient/family’s clergy, priest, rabbi or other religious leader of the issues related to the terminal illness of the patient, if desired by patient and/or family.
- Documents the provision of care by community clergy and lay persons.
- Attends Interdisciplinary Team meetings and participates in the establishment and review of the Plan of Care for patients and families.
- Networks with clergy in the community to provide information about hospice.
- Participates in developing and enhancing the spiritual and religious support services provided by hospice in collaboration with community clergy and the other members of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.
- Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner according to Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
- Offers support to staff with loss and patient/family issues.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient/family status
- Assumes responsibility as needed for Bereavement Services.
Qualifications
- A person who is ordained, commissioned, or credentialed according to the practices of an organized religious group and has completed:
- At least 1 year’s experience in pastoral care in a medical, educational or religious agency or institution.
- Minimum of a two-year degree in the pastoral or other applicable field
- Previous experience in pastoral field, preferably healthcare-related
- Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
- Able to work weekends, nights, and on call, as needed
Our Mission: Serving People With Compassion and Dignity
Our Vision: To Provide the Exceptional Hospice Experience
Good Shepherd Hospice is a growing provider of hospice care with a clear vision for our future, strong leadership to guide us and great opportunities for all current and future employees.
At Good Shepherd Hospice, our culture of ownership is based on 4 key drivers:
1. Commitment: Commitment To Our Mission, Vision and Values
2. Engagement: Engagement With Our Customers, Our Co-Workers, With the Work Itself
3. Passion: Enthusiasm for the Work and Fellowship in the Workplace
4. Pride: Pride in the Organization, the Job and Ourselves
Every member of our medical team – and volunteer staff – receives comprehensive, ongoing training. We are a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association, Medicare Certified and State Licensed.
Good Shepherd Hospice opened its first office in Oklahoma City in 1995. Today, we have a regional presence serving Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Texas. Along the way, we've touched the lives of more than 20,000 patients and shepherded 50,000+ family members through their time of need, offering bereavement support for as long as they desired it.
In 2007, Good Shepherd Hospice established the Hospice Care Foundation to provide special support for patients and families, community outreach programs and hospice-related educational opportunities for staff members.
Founded
1995
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, OK
Our Mission: Serving People With Compassion and Dignity
Our Vision: To Provide the Exceptional Hospice Experience
Good Shepherd Hospice is a growing provider of hospice care with a clear vision for our future, strong leadership to guide us and great opportunities for all current and future employees.
At Good Shepherd Hospice, our culture of ownership is based on 4 key drivers:
1. Commitment: Commitment To Our Mission, Vision and Values
2. Engagement: Engagement With Our Customers, Our Co-Workers, With the Work Itself
3. Passion: Enthusiasm for the Work and Fellowship in the Workplace
4. Pride: Pride in the Organization, the Job and Ourselves
Every member of our medical team – and volunteer staff – receives comprehensive, ongoing training. We are a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association, Medicare Certified and State Licensed.
Good Shepherd Hospice opened its first office in Oklahoma City in 1995. Today, we have a regional presence serving Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Texas. Along the way, we've touched the lives of more than 20,000 patients and shepherded 50,000+ family members through their time of need, offering bereavement support for as long as they desired it.
In 2007, Good Shepherd Hospice established the Hospice Care Foundation to provide special support for patients and families, community outreach programs and hospice-related educational opportunities for staff members.
Founded
1995
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, OK
