Chaplain

• Assess, coordinate, and evaluate the spiritual needs of patients and families
• Provide direct spiritual care in coordination with the patient care team
• Develop, document, and deliver spiritual care plans
• Establish and periodically revise plans of care through comprehensive spiritual assessments
• Incorporate developmental-stage and age-specific patient/family needs into assessment and treatment planning
• Communicate care-plan changes to interdisciplinary teams and community resources
• Provide spiritual counseling and apply spiritual-care techniques to improve coping effectiveness
• Assist with funerals, memorial services, and sacramental needs
• Educate patients and families about community resources and link them to services
• Act as a resource to staff regarding spiritual needs and concerns
• Mentor chaplain students and new chaplains
• Complete accurate patient and departmental documentation and review charts
• Protect patient protected health information and comply with privacy requirements
• Provide worship services, memorials, and staff support groups as requested
• Complete mandated continuing education and maintain certification requirements

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