Hospice Chaplain PRN

Hospice Chaplain PRN Every Patient. Every Family. Every Time. At Mountain Valley, what we do is personal. Personal for those we serve and personal for us. Every day we stand shoulder to shoulder with individuals facing the most daunting challenge they will ever face – a serious, or even a terminal, illness. We help those with advanced illness cope with their day-to-day struggles, whether physical, emotional, social or spiritual.

We also aspire to help our communities better understand end-of-life care. For those of us at Mountain Valley, there could never be a more important or rewarding job. An Excellent Opportunity Mountain Valley is currently seeking a Hospice Chaplain to work in our Martinsville service area. The individual in this position will provide spiritual care support that honors the patient’s beliefs and values.

Duties Develop the spiritual plan of care for all faiths/non-faiths to patients and families/caregivers in a holistic manner as requested. Visit patients and families identified for pastoral services and provide direct spiritual counsel, prayer, and ministry as appropriate. Maintain regular visits and communication according to patient, family and facility needs.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and advocate for patient needs. Conducts or makes arrangements for funeral or memorial service as needed. Maintains appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to offer compassionate support to individuals in distress. Knowledge of diverse religious and spiritual practices and a commitment to respecting patients' beliefs.

Sensitivity to the emotional and psychological needs of patients and their families. The willingness and ability to travel to patients homes, SNFs ALFs, hospitals, etc.. At Mountain Valley, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with a diverse workforce; we make staffing decisions based on knowledge, skills and abilities.

Mountain Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.