About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Neenah WI - Neenah, WI 54956Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: 100%Work Where You Matter!
At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.
Chaplain Position Overview
The Hospice Chaplain provides emotional, practical and/or spiritual guidance for patients and their families, meeting them where they are on their hospice journey. As part of the patient care team, chaplains support the unique needs of each patient, including visiting with patients and their families, coordinating with the clinical team and connecting them with community resources and services.
In the end-of-life planning have the privilege of is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of St. Croix Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors.
Chaplain Essential Functions and Skills
Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plans.
Provides direct spiritual support to patients and families.
Coordinates with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
Maintains records for quality assurance and compliance.
Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and provides spiritual care consultation.
Recruits and educates community chaplains, counselors, and volunteers.
Assists in developing and maintaining a bereavement program, ensuring follow-up care.
Oversees condolence calls and support group scheduling.
Conducts funeral/memorial services as requested.
Organizes periodic memorial services for staff, volunteers, and clergy.
Supervises spiritual care volunteers as needed.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
Ensures HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of patient information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequirements/Qualifications
Demonstrated theological coursework required.
If no degree, 5+ years of experience in a formal ministerial setting required.
Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.
Bachelor’s degree in biblical studies, theology, or religious studies or equivalent theology degree preferred.
Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (MDIV, MTS, ThM or equivalent theological degree) preferred.
One or more unit(s) of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred.
Other facts
About St. Croix Hospice
St. Croix Hospice provides hospice services to patients, their families and caregivers across 80-plus branches and 10 states — Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Hospice care provides comfort and quality of life for patients with a terminal diagnosis when a cure is no longer an option. The expert St. Croix Hospice team provides specialized care which supports the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of hospice patients, carrying out end-of-life wishes with dignity and respect.
St. Croix Hospice expertly manages and bring comfort care to end-stage diseases, wherever a patient considers home. The hospice team includes physician services, skilled nursing, hospice aides, social work, spiritual care, bereavement, music therapy, massage therapy, pet therapy and volunteers.
Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance. No St. Croix Hospice patient is denied care based on their inability to pay.
What you'll do
- The Hospice Chaplain provides emotional, practical, and spiritual guidance to patients and their families throughout their hospice journey. They conduct spiritual assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with community resources and the clinical team.
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