Hospice Chaplain/Bereavement - Part Time/Per Diem

Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association; Meredith, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supportive environment

Community-focused

Job summary

Lakes Region VNA and Hospice is seeking a Chaplain (Hospice)/Bereavement to provide compassionate spiritual care across Meredith, NH and surrounding areas. This part-time, per diem role supports patients and families within an interdisciplinary team.

The Chaplain will assess psycho-spiritual needs, collaborate on care plans, and offer rituals, counseling, and crisis support while traveling in the Lakes Region. A Master of Divinity and CPE are required.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent from an accredited seminary.
• Minimum of two ACPE-accredited CPE units completed.
• Ordained/commissioned for pastoral care.
• Experience in hospice or end-of-life care.
• Proficiency with medical EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support and counseling to hospice patients and families.
• Conduct spiritual assessments of psycho-spiritual and emotional needs.
• Collaborate with the hospice team to implement a spiritual care plan.
• Support patients and families dealing with grief and loss.
• Facilitate spiritual rituals or sacraments as requested.
• Document care activities in the medical record per policy.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings about patient care.
• Provide crisis intervention during trauma, grief, or end-of-life transitions.
• Liaise with community spiritual resources as appropriate.
• Maintain competency through ongoing education and training.

Skills

Empathy & counseling

Crisis intervention

Multifaith care

Communication

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent

2 CPE units (ACPE-accredited)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Job Title: Chaplain (Hospice)/Bereavement

Location: Meredith, NH, and surrounding areas.

Employment Type: Part-Time, Per Diem

About Us:

Lakes Region VNA and Hospice, recognized as the Best of the Lakes Region for Visiting Nurses in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, with a 5-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is an employer you can be proud to work for. Join our award-winning team and make a significant impact in our community.

Why Work with Us?

• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy the ability to create your own schedule.
• Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly setting where you get to know your patients and their families.
• Community Focused: For over 100 years, we have provided exceptional care to our neighbors throughout the NH lakes region.
• Competitive Wages

Job Purpose

The Hospice Chaplain is a vital member of the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team, providing spiritual care and support to patients and their families in accordance with their individual spiritual and religious beliefs. This role involves assessing the psycho-spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients and families, and collaborating with the Hospice Team to develop and implement an appropriate spiritual care plan. The Hospice Chaplain serves a diverse patient population, offering sympathetic support to individuals of all faiths and backgrounds. This is a part-time position, serving the Lakes Region area of central New Hampshire.

This is a part-time or per diem position.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support and counseling to hospice patients and their families, respecting their unique spiritual and religious perspectives.
• Conduct spiritual assessments to identify the psycho-spiritual, religious, and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team to create and implement a comprehensive spiritual care plan.
• Offer empathetic care to individuals dealing with life-limiting illnesses, loss, and grief.
• Facilitate spiritual rituals, prayers, or sacraments as requested by patients or families.
• Document spiritual care activities and patient interactions in the medical record, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and other relevant meetings to discuss patient care.
• Provide crisis intervention and support in situations of trauma, grief, and end-of-life transitions.
• Serve as a liaison between the patient, family, and community spiritual resources when appropriate.
• Maintain professional competency in spiritual care practices and hospice care through continuing education and training.
• Educate and support other hospice team members on spiritual care issues as needed.

Note: The above statements are intended to represent the major duties and responsibilities of this role. Additional tasks may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited seminary or theological school.
• Minimum of two units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) from an ACPE-accredited program required.
• Ordained, commissioned, or similarly recognized by a faith group to function in pastoral care ministry.
• Minimum of one year of experience in hospice or end-of-life care; two years preferred.
• Strong spiritual assessment skills, especially in dealing with grief, loss, and trauma.
• Experience in a multi-faith setting or background in social work, psychology, or pastoral ministry is strongly recommended.
• Proficiency in using medical electronic health records (EMR) systems.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable vehicle insurance required.

Working Conditions

• This is a traveling position requiring a reliable vehicle to navigate the varied weather conditions within the Lakes Region area.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Visual acuity and hearing necessary to perform required duties.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.