Hospice Chaplain

Job Summary

Adoration Hospice is seeking a compassionate Chaplain in Murfreesboro, TN to provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and families during end-of-life care. The role is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

About the Role

Develop deep meaningful relationships during a personal and significant life stage
More quality time with patients, allowing for more thoughtful unrushed care
Variety in work environment, visiting patients in a variety of settings
Able to work independently while also having team support
Freedom to be spiritually inclusive, working with patients of all backgrounds
Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

Responsibilities

• Conduct and ensure timely spiritual assessments for patients and families
• Participate in developing individualized care plans to address spiritual needs
• Provides direct spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers
• Serves as a liaison to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
• Maintains accurate documentation of spiritual services and communications
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings and contributes to care planning
• Offers education and spiritual care guidance to the care team
• Recruits and supports community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and volunteers
• Captures and leads memorial or funeral services as requested
• Organizes periodic memorials for staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Aids in supervising spiritual care volunteers

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited theology or chaplaincy program (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree)
• Experience working with death and dying, hospice experience preferred
• Comfort in an interfaith setting
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations