Interim Healthcare of West Michigan is a locally owned and operated leader in post-acute care services in West Michigan.

We are now hiring a part-time Chaplain within our Hospice division.

Our Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tablet with built-in Wi-Fi provided
• Employee referral bonuses
• Paid training

Our Culture

• Leadership is available to confer, consult and advise at any time
• You are encouraged to speak professionally and freely
• Personal and professional balance is a top priority
• We have a sense of humor, and we know how to use it

Hospice Chaplain Essential Functions

• Conducts assessments of hospice patients and family's spiritual needs
• Ensures that appropriate spiritual services are provided in a timely manner by either providing such to the patient/family or coordinating the provision of services with community clergy or spiritual counselors
• Provides direct spiritual services to patients/families according to their belief system and practice
• Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) plan of care to meet identified spiritual needs
• Conducts religious services for patients/families as well as hospice and facility staff as requested
• Documents services provided and/or ongoing communication with community clergy and spiritual counselors in a timely manner
• Maintains records of spiritual services utilization and related activities as directed for quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI), hospice program development, and policies and procedures review and revision.
• Actively participates in patient/family care conferences and IDG meetings
• Provides consultation, education, and support regarding spiritual issues and care to the IDG members and facility staff
• Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
• Plans periodic memorial services to meet the needs of IDG members, volunteers, facility staff and community clergy/spiritual counselors working with the IDG
• Primarily responsible for conducting or arranging the memorial service associated with the hospice bereavement program as requested
• Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients/families
• May have access to personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department

Hospice Chaplain Requirements

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree)
• Experience working with death and dying, terminal individuals and their families or caregivers
• Reliable transportation with a valid state driver's license and current car insurance
• Hospice experience preferred

Interim Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.