Jobs · OTHR · Tennessee

Hospice Chaplain

Gentiva · Knoxville, TN · Yesterday
OTHRFull-time

About the role

We believe every patient deserves dignity, peace, and connection—no matter where they are on life’s journey. Our Hospice Chaplains offer more than prayers and presence; they bring comfort, guidance, and meaning when it’s needed most. We’re looking for a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure that no one walks this path alone.

Responsibilities

  • Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with their beliefs and values.
  • Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths, spiritual traditions, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care conferences and collaborating with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
  • Assess spiritual needs of patients and families and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
  • Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient or family.
  • Assist families during times of grief, loss, or transition, and provide bereavement support and counseling.
  • Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support patients' and families' unique spiritual needs.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Requirements

  • The candidate must meet one of the following educational requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations)
  • A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Qualifications

The candidate must meet one of the following educational requirements: Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations) A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Skills

Compassion, empathy, strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and flexibility to adapt to various situations.

Benefits

For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem) Competitive Pay401(k) with Company MatchCareer Advancement OpportunitiesNational & Local Recognition ProgramsTeammate Assistance Fund Additional Full-Time Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceMileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid HolidaysWellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Pay

Competitive Pay

Schedule

Full-Time

Similar jobs

Hospice Chaplain

Adoration HealthCincinnati, OH· Yesterday
OTHRapply on careers-brightspring.icims.com

Hospice Chaplain

GentivaBainbridge, GA· 1 mo ago
Healthcareapply on rr.jobsyn.org

Hospice Chaplain

Sanford HealthFargo, ND· 5 mo ago
Healthcare$17.5–$28/hrapply on rr.jobsyn.org

Hospice Chaplain

Trinity Health At HomeHartford, CT· 3 wk ago
Healthcareapply on jobs.trinity-health.org