Chaplain – Hospice PRN

Role Snapshot

Position: Chaplain – Hospice

Schedule: PRN

Work Setting: Patient homes, facilities, and inpatient settings

Coverage: Assigned service area with routine patient visits

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized spiritual care plans for patients and families
• Provide ongoing spiritual and emotional support aligned with patient and family beliefs, traditions, and preferences
• Support patients and families of all faiths, belief systems, and cultural backgrounds, including those who are non-religious or secular
• Offer prayer, sacraments, rituals, or spiritual rites as appropriate and in accordance with patient and family wishes
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and contribute to holistic care planning
• Document spiritual care services and updates to plans of care in the EMR
• Aid in advance care planning, legacy work, or life review
• Coordinate with community clergy or spiritual leaders as requested
• Support bereavement care before and after death, including memorial services and grief follow-up
• Educate team members on cultural, spiritual, and ethical considerations impacting patient care
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in divinity, theology, pastoral counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education required; two units or board certification preferred
• Ordination, commissioning, or endorsement by a recognized faith group
• Experience providing spiritual care in hospice or healthcare settings preferred
• Understanding of grief and bereavement processes
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and Conditions of Participation
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency with EMR systems and virtual communication tools