November 16, 2024

Sanctuary Hospice

Skokie

OTHER

Rabbi - Chaplain (Hospice)

Overview:

Sanctuary Hospice is GROWING! We are looking for a Per Diem Rabbi / Chaplain to provide spiritual care to our Jewish patients in and around the Northern Skokie Area! This position would average up to 10 hours per week.

As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), our Chaplains are responsible for providing spiritual counseling and emotional support to the active and bereaved patient and/or family. Our Chaplains are committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospice concept. Chaplains are responsible for implementing and coordinating all activities relating to the spiritual aspect of the hospice program (the spiritual component of the IDT) consistent with agency policies and procedures.

Sanctuary Hospice is a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our family of hospices provide quality care through our mission-oriented and patient-centric services. We are growing rapidly and are looking for skilled individuals to join us in our journey.

Responsibilities:

Assesses the spiritual status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment. Communicates these findings to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary group.
Provides direct spiritual care for all faiths/non-faiths to patients and families/caregivers in a holistic manner as requested.
Maintains regular communication with the Program Director to review clients and help with managing spiritual care needs. This may include unusual or potentially problematic client issues.
Initiates communication with hospice staff members and other facilities as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family members
Monitors and maintains documentation of clinical records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards of timeliness, accuracy and completeness via electronic record so that problems, actions, and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.

Qualifications:

Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology, or appropriate certification in pastoral ministry.
Minimum two units of Clinical Pastoral Education if required by the state (four units strongly preferred)
Minimum two (2) years experience as a healthcare pastor/chaplain.
One (1) year of hospice experience preferred but not required.
Must have ability to handle stress associated with ministering to patients/residents and their loved ones who experience pain, suffering, death and grief.
Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
Possess and maintains current CPR certification if required by state.