Spiritual Care Counselor

Overview

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Mercy One Spiritual Care Counselor Hospice Home Care Full-Time Days.

Full Time. Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm with weeknight and weekend call coverage.

• Mercy Nurses Rock Scholarship - loan repayment for ADN or BSN
• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

To provide spiritual counsel to Hospice patients and families, while keeping with their belief system and values.

Education requirements

• Requires a BA degree in Theology, Spirituality, or related field.
• Requires ecclesiastical endorsement.

• Required experience in assessing spiritual needs and providing spiritual care within differing beliefs, cultures, and values.
• Requires experience in providing counseling services.

• Current motor vehicle driving license, motor vehicle insurance and ability to travel is required.
• Able to exercise independent judgment yet work within a team structure.
• Belief and knowledge of the hospice concept of care.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills, written and oral including documentation.
• Respects confidentiality.
• Must be able to administer sacraments and officiate funerals. Ability to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change and interruptions. Knowledge of diverse lifestyles, family structures, and dynamics, cultural and religious practices, learning preferences, and age and gender specific considerations. Must be able to read, write and/or speak English.
• Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam. EEO Employer F/M/Veteran/Disabled. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Mercy One North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at  or email mc01

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care