Hospice Chaplain

Ohio's Hospice; Dayton (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Company technology

Education opportunities

Certification support

Interdisciplinary team

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Ohio's Hospice seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support for patients and families receiving hospice care. The role emphasizes honoring diverse beliefs, building meaningful relationships, and tailoring care to individual spiritual needs.

This PRN, on-call position involves coverage from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM on varied days, with the hospice team collaborating to ensure holistic care and smooth transitions at end-of-life moments.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree preferred.
• Ordained or commissioned minister with ecclesiastical endorsement preferred.
• Board certification via APC, BCC-HPCC, NACC, or NAJC preferred.
• CPE: four units preferred; minimum one unit toward completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and families.
• Establish and maintain compassionate relationships with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess spiritual and emotional needs and provide individualized support.
• Provide spiritual care, counseling, presence, prayer, or rituals per patient wishes.
• Support patients and families through end-of-life, grief, and transitions.
• Respect diverse faith traditions and personal values.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to support holistic care.
• Document services and patient care accurately and timely.
• Travel to patient homes, facilities, and other care settings as needed.
• Participate in on-call coverage during assigned hours.

Skills

Pastoral care

Interpersonal communication

Documentation skills

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological degree

Ordained or commissioned minister with endorsement

CPE: Four units preferred; one unit toward completion

Three years of current pastoral ministry experience

Tools

Computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Auto insurance

Job description

Hospice Chaplain - PRN

Job Type: PRN / As Needed
Schedule: On-Call | 5:00 PM-8:00 AM | Varied Days of the Week

Make a Meaningful Difference

Ohio's Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families receiving hospice care.

The Hospice Chaplain develops meaningful, supportive relationships with patients and families while honoring each individual's beliefs, values, traditions, and preferences.

This is a PRN, on-call position with coverage needs between 5:00 PM-8:00 AM on varied days of the week.

What You'll Do

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families.
• Establish, develop, and maintain compassionate relationships with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess spiritual and emotional needs and provide individualized support based on patient and family preferences.
• Provide appropriate spiritual care, counseling, presence, prayer, ritual, or other support consistent with the patient's beliefs and wishes.
• Support patients and families as they navigate end-of-life experiences, grief, loss, and transitions.
• Respect and support diverse faith traditions, spiritual beliefs, and personal values.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to support holistic patient care.
• Communicate relevant spiritual and psychosocial needs with members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and patient care.
• Travel to patient homes, facilities, and other care settings as needed.
• Participate in on-call coverage and respond to patient and family needs during assigned hours.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent theological degree preferred.
• Ordained or commissioned minister with ecclesiastical endorsement from a recognized faith group or religious organization preferred.
• Board certified, certification eligible, or actively working toward professional certification through APC, BCC-HPCC, NACC, or NAJC preferred.
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE): Four units preferred; minimum of one unit with enrollment toward completion.
• Three years of current active pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience.
• Computer skills sufficient to accurately document services and care.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• State-required automobile insurance.
• Ability to safely drive during daytime, nighttime, and inclement weather conditions.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company-provided technology
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Support for professional certification and growth
• A supportive interdisciplinary team
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families

Join a Team That Cares

At Ohio's Hospice, our mission is to celebrate the lives of those we have the privilege of serving by providing exceptional care and support to patients and families.

As a Hospice Chaplain, you'll have the opportunity to bring compassion, presence, and spiritual support to patients and families during some of life's most meaningful moments.

Ohio's Hospice complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Ohio's Hospice is proud to be platinum certified through SAGECare, which provides training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. Ohio's Hospice welcomes those in the LGBT community to join our team.