*Inpatient Palliative Care Chaplain – Hospital of Central Connecticut, Wolfson Palliative Care Group* *Location:*Hospital of Central Connecticut, Wolfson Palliative Care Group *Shift:*Monday through Friday, Daytime Hours *Employment Type:*Full-time Work where *every moment* matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life. *Benefits:* Join us and receive our Competitive Benefit Package Including: • Health, Vision, and Dental • 401K with generous employer contribution • PTO accrual from first day of employment • Student Debt Assistance - paid towards qualified student loans • Tuition Reimbursement - after just 6 months of employment • And much more ** *Overview:* The Inpatient Palliative Care Chaplain is responsible for providing spiritual guidance and emotional support to patients, families, and staff within the hospital's palliative care program. Reporting directly to the Lead APRN, this chaplain will play a critical role in addressing spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial needs for those dealing with chronic illness, end-of-life care, and distress. The chaplain will work collaboratively as part of the palliative care team, integrating spiritual care into patient treatment plans and participating in interdisciplinary meetings. *Responsibilities:* 1. *Spiritual Care and Support:* o Conduct spiritual assessments and interventions for patients experiencing distress due to illness or end-of-life concerns. o Provide compassionate spiritual care to patients and families in the hospital setting, ensuring support for those from diverse faith traditions and backgrounds. o Facilitate family meetings focused on goals of care and assist in care planning discussions with the palliative care team. o Maintain and document all spiritual care interventions in electronic medical records. 2. *Collaboration with Palliative Care Team:* o Work under the direction of the Lead APRN, collaborating with the interdisciplinary palliative care team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans. o Participate in daily rounds and team meetings, contributing to discussions related to patient care, symptom management, and family needs. o Collaborate with other chaplains and community clergy to ensure continuity of spiritual care for patients across different care settings. 3. *Patient and Family Counseling:* o Provide pastoral care and counseling to patients and families navigating chronic illness, grief, and end-of-life issues. o Assist in addressing anticipatory grief, spiritual distress, and family dynamics, supporting patients and families during critical moments. o Help patients and families explore their spiritual beliefs as part of their healthcare decision-making process. 4. *Education and Support for Staff:* o Serve as a resource to hospital staff, providing education about the spiritual and religious needs of patients. o Foster a team culture that emphasizes spiritual care as a core component of patient well-being. o Support interdisciplinary education sessions to help staff better understand the role of spiritual care in palliative settings. 5. *Professional Development:* o Continue to enhance knowledge and skills to meet the standards set forth by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC). o Maintain professional affiliation with a recognized denomination and certification body. o Participate in ongoing professional growth through education, research, and adherence to best practices in palliative care chaplaincy. *Qualifications:* * *Education:* o Master of Divinity or Master’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, or a related area from an accredited institution (CHEA accredited). o Four units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) required. * *Experience:* o Minimum of two years of chaplaincy experience, with at least one year in a palliative care or hospital setting preferred. o Experience with chronic illness, end-of-life care, or hospice patients is essential. * *Licensure and Certification:* o Board certification (or eligibility) with the National Association of Professional Chaplains (APC), National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), or equivalent certifying body. o If ordained, must be in good standing with the ordaining religious body. * *Skills and Abilities:* o Ability to provide spiritual care to people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds. o Strong communication, interpersonal, and emotional support skills. o Familiarity with electronic medical records and basic computer skills. *Physical Demands:* * May be exposed to infectious diseases. * Ability to work under high to moderate stress environments and collaborate with diverse teams. *Preferred Qualifications:* * Experience working in palliative care settings. * Strong team-building qualities, with the ability to handle complex clinical cases and provide spiritual assessments for critically ill patients. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is*your moment*. **Job:** **Health Professionals* **Organization:** **New Britain General* **Title:** *Inpatient Palliative Care Chaplain * **Location:** *Connecticut-New Britain-100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)* **Requisition ID:** *25154507*