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Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a part-time (.8 FTE) Bereavement Coordinator to join our team. As a Bereavement Coordinator you will develop, implement, and supervise the comprehensive Lumina Hospice Service and Palliative Care bereavement program. Our goal at Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care is to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with hospice philosophy and the organization’s policies and procedures. We have an excellent team of caring individuals committed to our mission by sharing their talents in our non-profit environment.

Your responsibilities will be to:

Maintains standards of excellence in accordance with principles set forth by the profession of the Bereavement Coordinator and the Guidelines for Bereavement Care of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) to formulate a plan of care for patient/family and/or other caregivers in consultation with other IDG members.
Develops and implements an appropriate bereavement plan for each hospice family.
Plans, implements, and evaluates bereavement support groups and social events.
Develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs for families, staff, and the community on loss, grief, and related topics.
Provides individual and family counseling and referrals for hospice family members and the public, as appropriate.
Trains and supervises bereavement volunteers; participates in evaluation of bereavement volunteers.
Participates in the orientation, training and support of hospice staff, as appropriate.
Maintains overall responsibility for patients’ bereavement records in accordance with Lumina’s record retention policies.
Documents all relevant family contacts and interventions.
Oversees Lumina’s bereavement resources.
Participates in IDT meetings and other staff meetings as appropriate.
Contributes to communication, positive work environment, and team effort.
Responsible to maintain knowledge and skills and to effectively complete assigned duties including knowledge of organizational policies and information presented at agency meetings and in-services.
Serves as assigned on agency-wide initiatives and/or activities.
Participates in organization-wide initiatives and activities, including contributing to QAPI programs and updates.
Understands and adheres to all policies including Privacy Policy; Vulnerable Persons Policy; and all policies and procedures contained in the Employee Handbook.
Completes documentation at the time of visit or as soon as possible following the visit. All documentation must be completed within 24 hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.

· Provides pastoral care to patients of all ages and members of their families. Adjusts the length, type and purpose of Pastoral Care to fit the needs to the situation.

· Provides timely response and appropriate intervention in emergency situations to patients, families and staff (i.e. Code Blue, Code Green, Trauma alerts).

· Consults with members of the hospital staff regarding patient and family care. Seeks and provides pertinent information to/from other disciplines regarding the care/treatment of the patient.

· Serves as pastoral counselor on request to members of the hospital staff.

· Mentors and evaluates work of volunteers and interns who have been assigned to the staff chaplain’s area of clinical responsibility.

· Participates in in-services, clinical educational opportunities, case review sessions and staff meetings.

· Helps orient, train and evaluate new staff members and interns of the department.

· Takes call for the department as needed.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic …

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 142624
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH – Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Night
Shift Details: night shift Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday
Recruiter: TAMIKA D RICKMAN
Recruiter Email: tdrickman@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

Experience: Prior experience in providing pastoral care services in an acute care facility preferred.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.

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The Director of Pastoral/Spiritual Care is responsible for managing the Pastoral/Spiritual Care Department. Leads development and implementation of a CPE and Residency program. Manages and ensures the provision of pastoral/spiritual care to patients, their loved ones, and healthcare staff. Manages and ensures provision of education and training, as appropriate, for the institution. S/he leads the overall spiritual care direction and education of the institution. S/he communicates and provides liaison with the religious community. Participates in the institution’s management structure.

The Director of Pastoral/Spiritual Care functions as an integral member of the healthcare team with the following essential job accountabilities.

Ensures the delivery of a complete program of pastoral/spiritual care to patients/residents, their loved ones, and healthcare staff of all faith traditions. Actively participates in the delivery of pastoral/spiritual care.

Ensures that all requests for pastoral/spiritual care are responded to in a timely manner.

Ensures that appropriate worship opportunities are provided.

Ensures that ritual and sacramental needs are met. Supervises and facilitates the work of those delivering pastoral/spiritual care, including employees of the institution and Chaplains appointed to the Pastoral/Spiritual Care Department by the religious community.

Provides department orientation and training according to institutional standards.. Conducts yearly performance reviews, as appropriate.

Monitor days away and ensures adequate staffing.

Participates, as appropriate, in hiring and disciplinary processes. Coordinates clergy, pastoral visitors, and volunteers from the religious community. Provides orientation to policies and procedures that affect their visiting.

Provides resources, including patient lists, according to institutional policy.

Provides liaison with institutional personnel. Supports an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral/spiritual care. Provides liaison to other departments, such as social work, volunteers, etc.

Provides orientation to pastoral/spiritual care to other departments as invited.

Serves on institutional committees, such as Bioethics and Institutional Review Board, as appointed.

Promotes an interdisciplinary approach to pastoral/spiritual care among all Chaplains. Oversees the use and maintenance of the pastoral/spiritual care offices and chapel. Provides proper office supplies, ritual items and religious literature and oversees the maintenance of office equipment.

Manages the scheduling of the chapel.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree

Required Certification and Licensing:

BCCI Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) and in good standing with one of the three professional chaplaincy organizations, Association of Professional Chaplains, the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, or the National Association of Jewish Chaplains.

ACPE CPE trained.

ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) educator

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Superb written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with teams across healthcare system
Excellent customer service skills Required
Management skills Required
Knowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to position
Required Administrative and clerical skills
Computer savvy
Ability to work independently
Strong critical thinking skills
Organized
Department Specific Functions

Some direct contact with patients and staff with communicable disease using acceptable universal precautions.
Substantial time spent with patients, their loved ones, staff and students, which requires a high degree of spiritual sensitivity, emotional energy and mental alertness.
Must have mobility through the healthcare institution’s facilities, which are handicapped accessible.
Must have ability to handle stress associated with ministering to patients, family and loved ones, staff who experience pain, suffering, death and grief.