Veteran Hospice Chaplain Full-Time
Foley, AL
Description

Community Hospice is looking for a Veteran Hospice Chaplain to work full-time with both our veteran patients and non-veteran patients. This position will provide a ministry of pastoral care and spiritual counseling to hospice patients, families and staff in hospice.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide immediate and long-term assessment of the spiritual situation and needs of the patient/family/caregiver.
  • On referral, and at the chaplain's initiative, provide pastoral care.
  • For persons of other faith perspectives who wish ministry from within their faith, identify and make referrals to appropriate and available clergy or religious leaders in the community.
  • Provide support to hospice staff.
  • Coordinate patient care with other members of interdisciplinary team.
  • Participate in the assessment, education and resolution of medical ethical issues in hospice.
  • Develop the pastoral component in the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
  • Completed a curriculum of theological classes and/or completed a minimum of two years of pastoral ministry, in a church or institution.
  • Military veteran.
  • Maintain valid driver's license.
  • Maintain current CPR certification.