NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women’s imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Coordinator – Pastoral Care – Part Time – Hospice – Part-Time – Rotating Schedule 09:00 AM – 05:00 P.

In this role, the successful candidate The Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator will provide support to the Director of Spiritual Care. Is responsible for providing spiritual support, counseling and guidance to patients, families and Hospice Team members in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the program. Maintains contact with community clergy. Will assist in the provision of bereavement services when indicated and participate in the bi-annual Eve of Remembrance.

Job Responsibilities:

Provision of spiritual support to patients, residents/significant others on the hospice program. Responsible for implementing & coordinating the provision of spiritual support in keeping with the patient/significant other’s desire & belief system. Completes spiritual assessment for each patient, identifies spiritual needs & implements a plan to address those needs. Maintains contact with local clergy to facilitate visitation of congregation members. Visits every Hospice patient at least once (unless refused) & revisits as appropriate. Maintains timely documentation & provides documentation of local clergy involvement in the provision of pastoral care. Makes home visits to provide spiritual support & counsel.

 

End of life & Bereavement care. Makes arrangements for, participates in or conducts wake, funeral, committal or memorial services when necessary. Coordinates bereavement support for Hospice families & significant others as appropriate.  This responsibility is shared with the Hospice Social Work staff.  Participates in the bi-annual Day of Remembrance. Communicates effectively. Attends weekly interdisciplinary team meetings as indicated to contribute to revision of patient’s plan of care. Will participate in weekly devotional service at the team meeting when indicated. Communicates with other team members on a daily or as needed basis. On- call avaiability when necessary.

 

Education, Self & Community 5-6 hours of appropriate in-service or continuing education programs annually. Participates in the training & continuing education of Hospice volunteers & professional staff. Participates in community education programs & actively seeks opportunities to familiarize local faith communities with Hospice services.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department.
One year of training and experience in pastoral/spiritual counseling.
Ability to provide own transportation. Must have a NYS drivers license.
Ability to read, understand and interpret a map.
Basic computer skills

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $31.28 – $36.07 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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