Chaplain - Healthcare jobs in Oklahoma

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)

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Chaplain PT
  • ACCENTRA HOME HEALTHCARE
  • Henryetta, OK PART_TIME
  • 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:

    • Company Car or Paid Mileage
    • 401(k)
    • Referral Program Bonuses
    • Competitive Salary and 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 

    • Provides direct spiritual support to patients, families, and staff.  
    • Implements hospice information visits and sign up visits as directed. 
    • Assesses patient and family for spiritual needs and concerns within 6 days of admission. 
    • Participates in developing the full IDT plan of care within 5 days of admission. 
    • Coordinates spiritual care to meet needs and concerns of the patient and family in a manner that is meaningful to them. 
    • Contacts, if requested by patient/family, the patient's clergy of choice and advises him/her on admission
    • Invites patient/family religious representative to attend the IDT meetings. 
    • Acts as liaison where needed between hospice team and patient/family's religious organization.
    • Participates in weekly interdisciplinary meetings by exploring and assessing the potential spiritual needs of patients and families, and reporting on services as indicated. 
    • Visits hospice patients/families where directed by the IDT. 
    • Maintains accurate, legible records of visits to patient/families and turns in paperwork within the time frame of twenty-four (24) hours (next working day). 
    • Serves as spiritual resource to staff and volunteers. 
    • Responds to patient/family needs after hours when requested. 
    • Conducts or coordinates baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other religious rites as requested by patient or family. 
    • Participates in continuing education for hospice staff 
    • Follows Agency protocol regarding outside speaking and professional affiliations, clearing all requests through Administrator. 
    • Carries out all other duties as assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 

    • Knowledge and sound understanding of hospice philosophy and its concepts of care. 
    • Knowledge of and ability to apply spiritual counseling techniques in a wide variety of hospice situations.
    • Ability to work comfortably in a non-denominational or multi-denominational environment. 
    • Ability to apply spiritual truths in an affirming and comforting manner. 
    • Ability to respond and function appropriately in crisis situations. 
    • Knowledge of various religious approaches to and beliefs concerning death and dying. 
    • Ability to conduct educational seminars and training for civic, church, volunteer, and professional groups.
    • Some knowledge of the process of grief and its implications for spiritual care.

    MEASUREMENT 

    Quality Patient Care 

    • Spiritual assessments in 100% of charts reviewed or exceptions documented.
    • Acuity of identified spiritual problems drops in 90% of charts reviewed. 
    • Number of contacts with patients/families and/or religious representatives 
    • Timely, accurate, and informative documentation

    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. 


  • 16 Days Ago

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Chaplain - Hospice
  • COHESIVE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING LLC
  • Roland, OK FULL_TIME
  • Description Position SummaryAs a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), our Chaplains are responsible for providing spiritual counseling and emotional support to the active and bereaved patient a...
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Chaplain
  • INTEGRIS Health
  • Enid, OK FULL_TIME
  • INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Chaplain NE in Enid, Ok. In this position, you’ll work nights and weekends with our Pastoral Care team pr...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Chaplain
  • INTEGRIS Health
  • Woodward, OK FULL_TIME
  • The Chaplain offers pastoral care to patients, families, and staff. He/she maintains a professional relationship with hospital personnel. The Chaplain may be required to take call during the evenings,...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Chaplain -PRN
  • Good Shepherd Hospice
  • Elk, OK CONTRACTOR
  • Chaplain -PRNDepartment: Bereavement Employment Type: ContractLocation: Elk CityDescriptionGood Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Spiritual Leader to serve as our Chaplain in Elk City, OK an...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Hospice Chaplain
  • Angels Care Home Health
  • Broken Arrow, OK FULL_TIME
  • Chaplain Angels Care Hospice Angels Care Hospice is now hiring a Hospice Chaplain for our new location in Broken Arrow, OK. Apply today to learn more! Angels Care Hospice is Nationally Recognized as a...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Chaplain
  • Parkview Health
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Assesses and addresses the spiritual needs of patients, families and staff; and conducts chapel services including Sacra...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chaplain
  • Bolder Community Health
  • Boulder, CO
  • Chaplain Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303 $28.16 - $42.24 an hour - Per Diem, evenings. - - Range includes pe...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chaplain
  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL
  • Employment Type: Part timeShift: Description: This is a registry based position that requires overnight and weekend avai...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CHAPLAIN
  • LilyCare of New Jersey
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • LilyCare of New Jersey - I. QUALIFICATIONS Degree from an accredited theological school is preferred. Ordained with at l...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chaplain On Call
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Chicago, IL
  • This position is responsible for the delivery of pastoral care to patients, their families, students, and staff. This po...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chaplain
  • Cooper University Hospital
  • Camden, NJ
  • About Us: At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chaplain
  • CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
  • Westminster, CO
  • USD $24.24/Hr. to USD $37.68/Hr.Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region: CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is c...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chaplain
  • Covenant Living Communities
  • Turlock, CA
  • We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! The Chaplain is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Oklahoma is the 20th-largest state in the United States, covering an area of 69,899 square miles (181,040 km2), with 68,595 square miles (177,660 km2) of land and 1,304 square miles (3,380 km2) of water. It lies partly in the Great Plains near the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. It is bounded on the east by Arkansas and Missouri, on the north by Kansas, on the northwest by Colorado, on the far west by New Mexico, and on the south and near-west by Texas. Much of its border with Texas lies along the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen, a failed continental rift. The geologic figure defi...
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Income Estimation for Chaplain - Healthcare jobs
$54,756 to $67,480

Chaplain - Healthcare in Longview, TX
Scenes like this are repeated daily as chaplains and local religious leaders provide support for those who are ill or dying in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing facilities and other healthcare organizations across the United States.
February 17, 2020
Chaplain - Healthcare in Columbus, MS
Each chaplain is a leader (minister, imam, priest, etc) in their own faith but they are expected to work closely with other faiths.
February 18, 2020
Chaplain - Healthcare in Durham, NC
To become a chaplain after earning their master’s degree, they must complete clinical pastoral education (CPE).
February 21, 2020