Hospice and Palliative Care Hospital Liaison

Description

Position: Hospice and Palliative Care Hospital Liaison

Location: Richland, WA

Type: Non-Exempt, Full Time

Anticipated

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm with on-call rotation

MISSION: Guiding our community members to live their best lives, even and especially through the end of life.

VISION: Tri-Cities Chaplaincy is the recognized source for expert guidance during a crisis, at and through life's end, and following a loss.

VALUES: Accessibility, Integrity, Achievement, Supportive Environment

The Hospice and Palliative Care Hospital Liaison will develop, maintain, and grow hospital relationships to cultivate collaboration and partnerships with Tri-Cities Chaplaincy in Benton and Franklin Counties, as well as surrounding communities.

• 1. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in divinity, theology, psychology, or a related discipline from an accredited school of higher education.
• 2. Ability to manage a patient caseload and work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• 3. Expertise in written and oral communication and competence with electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.
• 4. Ability to quickly adapt to changing situations and respond accordingly.
• 5. Ability to provide hospice education to facility staff members, patients, and families.
• 6. Willingness to travel within the community.
• 7. Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for chaplain on-call rotation support
• 8. Reliable transportation and the ability to independently drive within Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s service areas to provide in‑home patient and family services and support in clients' homes, facilities, and community locations.
• 9. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, as driving is an essential function of this role. Must meet insurance eligibility requirements.
• 10. This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.
• 11. (Hospice House) Washington State Food Worker Card issued by the Department of Health
• 12. Ability to report to assigned work location(s) as scheduled and maintain consistent, reliable attendance.

• 1. Chaplaincy experience in hospice, palliative care, hospital, or crisis ministry settings.
• 2. Experience in end-of-life care and crisis intervention.
• 3. Completion of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training.

At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we’re committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families during life’s most challenging times. We invite you to be part of our mission and contribute to meaningful work that touches the heart of our community.

• Purpose-Driven Work:
  Be part of a team that makes a real difference in patients’ and families' lives.
• Supportive Environment:
  Thrive in a collaborative and caring atmosphere.
• Professional Growth:
  Access opportunities for learning and career development.

Hiring Range: $31.37-$46.61/hour

• $2.50/hour Weeknight
• $2.25/hour Weekend day
• $4.75/hour Weekend Night
• $4.00/hour On Call Standby

Note regarding the listed pay range:

At Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, we carefully establish pay ranges for our positions by taking various factors into account, including education, certifications, knowledge, skills, experience, internal equity, and market conditions. These ranges are tailored to match the diverse programs and services we offer. Our goal is to ensure fair compensation for candidates based on these factors while maintaining internal peer equity.

Hiring Range: The starting pay range offered to new hires, depending on experience and qualifications.

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