Hospice Spiritual Coordinator PRN

Spiritual Coordinator

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Spiritual Coordinator with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance

As a Spiritual Coordinator, you'll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring's board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Hospice team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing spiritual assessments of patients and families to identify their spiritual needs and preferences.
• Develop and implement individualized spiritual care plans as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families, respecting cultural and religious diversity
• Facilitate discussions about meaning, faith, forgiveness, and other end-of-life concerns.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure spiritual care is integrated into the overall hospice care plan.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all spiritual care services provided, ensuring compliance.
• Provide bereavement support to families before and after the patient's passing.
• Educate patients, families, and staff about the role of spiritual care in hospice
• Advocate for patients' spiritual needs within the care plan and ensure their beliefs are honored.
• Promotes Elara Caring's philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

What is Required?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or a related field.
• Certification or ordination as a clergy member, chaplain, or spiritual counselor
• 2 years of experience working at a hospice, counseling, or ministry environment
• 50% travel required
• Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks