Job Description

Department: 39109 Sheboygan - HospiceStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible: YesHours Per Week: 40Schedule Details/Additional Information:Mon-Fri 8:00a-4:30p, rotate in support staff on-callMajor Responsibilities:

• Provides initial assessment of existing spiritual resources and preferences of patient. Provides spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families. In conformance with the patient's faith and expressed desire, pastoral care services of counseling, sacraments, and support will be available.
• Responsible for development of a spiritual plan of care reflecting problems, interventions, and outcome goals. Implements the plan of care in conjunction with the hospice interdisciplinary team and according to hospice specific protocols and measures. Serves as liaison for the hospice patient and their local faith community.
• Facilitates conversations specific to end-of-life planning including goals of care, funeral arrangements, and legacy work.
• Collaborates with hospice interdisciplinary team with referrals of patients who are in crisis situations.
• Participates in the QA/CQI process for Advocate Hospice.
• Responsible for achievement of agency, department and personal goals and objectives.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:

• A valid driverxe2x80x99s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education/Experience Required:

• Master's Degree in Theology, or Master's Degree in Divinity, or Master's Degree in Religious Studies.
• At least Two (2) units of CPE, accredited by ACPE; NACC units may be considered. 5 units preferred.
• In good standing with continued endorsement by the appropriate authority of his/her church or religious institute

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• A strong background in functional theology and the ability to apply this in a pastoral manner to individuals and families.
• Excellent communication skills with knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Ability to identify clientxe2x80x99s needs with consideration to cultural, ethnic, religious, economic, and other diverse backgrounds;
• Experience and compassion in ministering to persons who are dying and their grieving families.

Additional Information:

• Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate Aurora service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads. Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patientxe2x80x99s neighborhoods and homes. Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed. Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear PPE, protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.About Advocate Healthis the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nationxe2x80x99s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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