Chaplain

Requirements

• Initiate, develop, deepen, and bring to an appropriate close a mutual and empathic relationship with the resident, family, caregiver, or associate to gather and evaluate information pertinent to each resident’s situation.
• Advance directive planning and end-of-life ministry.
• Respond to deaths, medical emergencies, and traumatic events.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan of care to promote resident well-being and continuity of care.
• Conduct a systematic and ongoing evaluation of the outcomes of each resident in relation to the interventions prescribed by the plan of care.
• Timely and accurately document information, outcomes, interventions, plans, and evaluations in the resident’s service record or medical record that is relevant to the resident’s medical, psycho-social, and spiritual/religious goals of care.
• Serve as an active and collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the resident’s wishes and wholeness remain priorities.
• Provide a variety of spiritual/religious resources that reflect the diversity of the population served.
• Adhere to the Common Code of Ethics to guide decision-making and professional behavior.
• Provide timely and sensitive chaplaincy care to Buckner staff via individual and group interactions in ways consonant with Buckner’s mission, vision, and values.
• Seek and create opportunities to enhance the quality of chaplaincy care practice.
• Regularly practice evidence-based care, including ongoing evaluation of new practices and, when appropriate, contribute to or conduct research.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with church pastors, associations, organizational leaders, and agencies related to senior adult services in the community.
• Provide spiritual/emotional assessment and counseling services to senior adults, their families, and caregivers in the community.
• Plan and lead worship services and retreats related to senior adult issues and programs at the facility, and as appropriate, the community.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance