Hospice Chaplain

Responsibilities

• Assure spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers
• Facilitate development of individualized plans of care to meet spiritual needs
• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families/caregivers
• Serve as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors
• Maintain records of spiritual care services and related activities
• Document direct services and ongoing communication with spiritual counselors
• Attend patient care conferences and interdisciplinary group meetings
• Provide consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group
• Recruit community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and volunteers
• Provide funeral or memorial services for patients as requested
• Plan periodic memorial services for personnel and community clergy
• Assist in supervision of spiritual care volunteers
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent)
• Experience working with death, dying, and individuals/families/caregivers
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group
• Comfort in an interfaith setting
• Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
• Ability to network with community clergy and congregations
• Knowledge of and commitment to hospice philosophy of care
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured automobile in good working order

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospice experience

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings options

About the Company

Luminary Hospice is a mission-driven organization providing personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for patients and families throughout their end-of-life journey.