Description

At Luminos Hospice, our mission is to facilitate the best end of life experience through the happiest employees. As a locally owned and operated, employee-driven, and innovative company, we reflect a genuine commitment to our community. We live here, work here, and love here. 

Culture: 

Our Core Culture at Luminos Hospice prioritizes supporting, nurturing, and committing to our employees' welfare. We cultivate an environment that mirrors our steadfast dedication to providing exceptional end-of-life care, resonating through our team's growth and support. 

Our EPIC Values: 

• Empowerment: We celebrate autonomy and trust in your expertise. 
• Positivity: Have an attitude of gratitude. 
• Integrity: Always do the right thing. 
• Community: We live here, we work here and we love here. 

Job Title: Hospice Chaplain 

Responsibilities: 

Spiritual Assessment: 

Conducting spiritual assessments to understand the beliefs, values, and preferences of patients and their families. 

Spiritual and Emotional Counseling: 

Providing spiritual and emotional support through counseling and prayer. Assisting individuals in finding meaning, purpose, and peace during the end-of-life process. 

Facilitating Spiritual Practices: 

Facilitating religious rituals, sacraments, or spiritual practices based on the patient's faith tradition or personal beliefs. Offering pastoral care to address spiritual concerns. 

Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Team: 

Collaborating with the hospice interdisciplinary team, including nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to provide holistic care. Participating in team meetings to discuss patient care plans. 

Advance Care Planning: 

Assisting patients and families in exploring and documenting their spiritual and end-of-life preferences. Facilitating discussions about the meaning of life, death, and the afterlife. 

Bereavement Support: 

Providing grief and bereavement support to families before and after the loss of a loved one. Offering memorial services, rituals, or other ceremonies to honor and remember the deceased. 

Education and Spiritual Guidance: 

Offering spiritual education and guidance to patients, families, and hospice staff. Addressing ethical and moral concerns related to end-of-life care. 

Documentation and Reporting: 

Maintaining accurate and confidential records of spiritual assessments, interventions, and communication with patients and families. 

Community Outreach: 

Collaborating with local religious and spiritual communities to ensure access to additional support and resources. Providing spiritual care to diverse populations, respecting various cultural and religious beliefs. 

Requirements

Education:  

Master of Divinity preferred. 

Experience:  

Minimum one year of experience as a chaplain in a healthcare institution preferred. 

Transportation:  

Reliable transportation. Current auto liability insurance and driver’s license. 

Communication Skills:  

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively connecting with patients, families, and the hospice interdisciplinary team. 

Cultural Competency:  

An understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural and religious beliefs, as well as the ability to provide inclusive spiritual care. 

Compassion and Empathy:  

The role requires a high level of compassion, empathy, and sensitivity to the emotional and spiritual needs of individuals facing end-of-life challenges. 

Documentation Skills:  

The ability to maintain accurate and confidential records of spiritual assessments, interventions, and communications.