Pastoral Care Manager- Hospice - Wall, NJ F/T -Days

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Highland Park
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Description: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. Its also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. At Hackensack Meridian Health at Home, we recognize our full- and part-time benefit eligible team members by offering a Total Rewards package including comprehensive Health Benefits, generous Paid Time Off, Travel Reimbursement as well as an investment in your future with a 401(k) match and Tuition Reimbursement. Per Diem team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) match and Travel Reimbursement. At youll find the information, resources and tools that will help you to be successful at HMH. From great benefits and innovative wellness programs, to robust learning and development opportunities, we continue to cultivate an exceptional work environment where you can do the kind of work that leads to fulfillment and professional growth.Responsibilties:

• Plan, organize and direct the work of staff in the provision of spiritual support to patients and families in keeping with their desire and belief system. Responsible for development, implementation, coordination and supervision of all activities of the bereavement program.
• Serve as resource person to staff regarding difficult or unusual problems. Review and discuss/resolve problem cases. Attend (or send designee) and participate in weekly team meetings to discuss cases. Meet with General Manager on a monthly basis to discuss overall Chaplaincy/Bereavement programs.
• Teach new skills using accepted guidelines that are necessary for the implementation of unit or departmental services. Provide two spiritual/bereavement program in-services per year to Hospice Team. Orient new pastoral care staff to program and familiarize new team members to pastoral care department services and documentation process utilizing appropriate system. 4. Complete random bi-weekly audits on staff documentation. Monitor staff productivity on a weekly basis. Plan, implement, design and supervise bereavement programs and services. Oversee bereavement follow up by fellow staff members. Follow Hospice policies and procedures for bereavement program. 6. Provide three education sessions per quarter to community groups and area clergy.
• Conduct or make funeral arrangements for funeral or memorial services when requested. Conduct memorial services for staff and families. 8. Work with staff, clergy and community groups to enhance their sensitivity to the spiritual concerns of patients/families experiencing terminal illness. Provide additional resources to families and patients as needed. Implement one new feature to the bereavement/pastoral care program per year. Complete other duties and/or projects as assigned. Demonstrate job flexibility.
• Collaborate with pastoral care staff to ensure their understanding and ability to complete Hospice consents on an ongoing basis. Adheres to HMHs Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior. Lifts a minimum of 10 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Graduate Degree or Doctoral in Pastoral Counseling, Ordination
  • Two (2) to Four (4) Years Management Experience
  • Ordination from a Recognized Religious Body in Ministry-Related Field
  • Completion of Four (4) Units of Clinical Pastoral Education at an ACPE Approved Site Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
    • Hospice Experience Licenses and Certifications Required:
      • Certification by AAPC
      • Pastoral Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care

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