Chaplain (Horry County)

Florence, SC

TRACKING CODE

10290

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Provides spiritual and emotional support to the Hospice patient and family.
2. Assesses patients/families accepted on the Hospice Program to determine spiritual and emotional needs within 5 days of admission 80 percent of observation.
3. Attends interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.

*Recognizes signs and symptoms of the actively dying patient and communicates this information to team members.

1. With the patient/family’s permission, informs patient’s minister, priest, or rabbi that patient is receiving      Hospice care. Coordinates community spiritual care.
2.  Honors and encourages the patient/family relationship with their own minister.  Coordinates minister documentation in patient’s chart.
3. Provides continuing support for families through coordination of bereavement care services for 12 months after patient’s death. 
4. Provides assistance as needed or requested at time of  patient’s death (i.e. funerals, worship services.)

Qualifications /Training:

• Ordained clergy (if no related degree)
• Preferred Education:  Bachelors or Masters Theology.
• At least 2 years of pastoral experience preferred. Participation in educational opportunities dealing with death and dying. 

 

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license and a vehicle available at all times. 

 

Physical Requirements: Refer to Occupational Risk Assessment

WORK SCHEDULE

Part time

JOB LOCATION

Florence, SC, United States

POSITION TYPE

Part time