Chaplain - Healthcare provides spiritual guidance and support during illness, injury and/or an emergency. Supports patients and families facing difficult medical choices. Being a Chaplain - Healthcare provides emotional support, spiritual counsel and comfort. Plans and coordinates interfaith worship experiences for staff, patients, and families. Additionally, Chaplain - Healthcare typically requires a master's degree in divinity. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Chaplain - Healthcare occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Chaplain - Healthcare typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Accentra Is an Oklahoma Owned Company!
We pride ourselves on achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients and providing quality of care – whether that involves home health for managing chronic conditions, injury or illness; or hospice to provide end-of-life care and comfort. We strive to help our patients remain safe and independent at home while achieving the best quality of life possible. Thousands of families, physicians, and facilities across Oklahoma choose Accentra because of the quality care our team members provide. We value our team members and celebrate their accomplishments - we know that our team is the foundation on which our company is built. We invite you to learn more about Accentra and what has made us one of the most respected names in home care.
Our Employees enjoy the following benefits:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides spiritual support and spiritual counseling to patients and families in keeping with the patient/family’s belief system. The Chaplain serves as a liaison between patient, family, and their clergy. Provides information and support to the hospice team relative to the patient & family’s spiritual needs and instructs staff how best to support those needs, if necessary. The Chaplain interacts with other community chaplains of different beliefs and background.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Trained in spiritual care by an accepted religious organization. Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology, or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry. Ordained or credential in religious organization of choice. Preferred a minimum of one (1) year experience in counseling in death and dying. Requires intense listening skills. Driving or other mode of transportation is required as work is mostly in patients’ homes which are not usually wheelchair accessible.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
MEASUREMENT
Quality Patient Care
This description does not reflect all the responsibilities of the position, nor shall this be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.