CHAPLAIN

Our most significant relationships begin with our patients and their families. Personalized care, peace of mind and satisfaction guide every decision we make. It is the commitment of Grace Healthcare Services to deliver palliative/comfort care to our patients, attending to their physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs, and to serve as a source of strength and support to the family and/or caregiver.

• Provide spiritual assessment, counseling and support to patients and families.
• Provide direct care at the patient’s place of residence as indicated.
• Participate in the preparation, evaluation, and execution of the interdisciplinary care plan to assure that the aims of continuity and comprehensiveness of care are accomplished.
• Provide spiritual care in a non-judgmental manner that honors the spiritual needs of the patient/family.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Facilitate linkage to community clergy as desired by patient/family.
• Perform memorial and funeral services for clients and contracted facilities as required, but at least annually.
• Prepare documentation for the clinical record per hospice, state and federal guidelines and standards.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of diverse religious, cultural and spiritual values and custom related to illness, death and mourning.
• Organize and participate in hospice memorial services at least annually.
• Participate in taking on-call responsibilities as necessary including weekends and evenings.
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team meetings, staff meetings, and other meeting as required.
• Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to professional Code of Ethics and related
• organizational policies.
• Participate in professional liaisons with other clergy and pastoral and health care providers.
• Maintain quality and productivity standards and participate in the measurement of these standards.
• Participate in agency and community programs, including supervision, to enhance learning and performance.
• Participate in the orientation of staff and volunteers as required.
• Participate in providing support to staff and volunteers in coping with job-related stress.
• Participate in business development activities as required.
• Program presentations to families, caregivers and others.
• Adhere to practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff, and the organization.
• Ensure that Grace Healthcare Services’ Best Practices are incorporated into all job activities/responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Master’s degree in Divinity or related field
• Advanced Training of at least one unit of clinical pastoral education
• Affiliation with College of Chaplains preferred
• Two years experience in health care preferred
• Knowledge of the spiritual issues common during illness, death and bereavement
• Endorsement by denomination preferred
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills required
• Current state drivers license and auto insurance
• Unlimited access to a reliable car (We cover Hudson and Bergen Counties)
• Excellent organizational skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.