About the Role
Provide care and comfort to United Hospice's patients and families during a vulnerable moment, honoring their singular journey with compassionate care.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families as requested.
- Coordinate all aspects of patient care in accordance with professional standards.
- Contribute to patient and family counseling and education.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.
- Document spiritual care assessments, interventions, and outcomes according to UH standards.
- Contact community clergy on behalf of the patient/family.
- Assist in planning hospice-related events with a spiritual component.
- Participate in QAPI programs and hospice-sponsored in-service training.
- Participate in or conduct memorial services or funerals for patients, as requested.
- Assist in bereavement activities as appropriate.
- Maintain Point of Service documentation.
- Accept other responsibilities as assigned.
- Incorporate the organization’s commitment to customer service and continuous quality improvement into daily work habits.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology or advanced training in pastoral care/counseling.
- Knowledge of emotional effects of death, grief, and loss.
- Ability to be open, flexible, and ecumenical in ministry.
- Commitment to the hospice concept and its implementation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Two (2) units of CPE preferred.
- Ability to relate to a diverse population and workforce in a personable and effective manner.
- Must have access to a vehicle to visit patients in the community.
Skills
- Spiritual care
- Counseling
- Interdisciplinary assessment
- Documentation
- Customer service
- Quality improvement
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Rockland County
- Joe Raso Hospice Residence
- Orange County
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Commensurate with applicable experience
Education Level
- Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology
- Advanced training in pastoral care/counseling
- Two (2) units of CPE preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000-60,000 per year
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 401(k) retirement plan with profit sharing
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
About the Company
- United Hospice provides compassionate care to patients and their families at a time of great need.
