Chaplain - PRN

Bgcarenav; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Bgcarenav is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care and support to patients and families facing terminal illness. The role involves delivering spiritual assessments, counseling, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient comfort.

Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in theological studies and have completed Clinical Pastoral Education. Strong public speaking and community organization skills are essential. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are also required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in theological studies or equivalent.
• Completion of two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate spiritual care and support to patients and families.
• Deliver spiritual assessments, counseling, and guidance.
• Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Public speaking

Community organization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theological studies or equivalent

Completion of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

As a Bluegrass Care Navigators' Hospice Team member, you will be a part of a team providing care and support to patients and their families who no longer receive treatments to cure their terminal illness but instead choose care to improve their comfort and quality of life. Our service allows our team members to focus on one patient at a time providing care where the patient calls home. While this often is a house or apartment, we also provide care at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. If a patient’s care needs are too complicated for home care or require a higher level of attention from nurses and other experts, we can provide care at one of our Hospice Care Centers.

Schedule

PRN

Position Summary

The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for providing compassionate spiritual care and support to patients, families, and caregivers in accordance with hospice philosophy. This role delivers spiritual assessments, counseling, and guidance directly or through coordination with community spiritual resources, while collaborating as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The Chaplain contributes to holistic patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with organizational policies and licensure requirements.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in theological studies or equivalent; or
• Ordination or equivalent endorsement and in good standing with the individual’s faith group.
• Completion of two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Knowledge of the processes of death, dying, and bereavement.
• Understanding of the spiritual needs and concerns of terminally ill patients and their families.
• Knowledge of diverse faith traditions and the ability to provide care to individuals and families from varied spiritual and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary healthcare team dynamics, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Strong public speaking skills and effective community organization abilities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.