Hospice Chaplain: Compassionate Spiritual Care

Compassus; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Compassus is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care for patients and families, explaining hospice services and Medicare benefits as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes compassion, integrity, and respect in a hospice setting, while upholding ethical conduct and maintaining confidential patient information.

The Chaplain collaborates with IDT members, documents care plans, and assists families through death, grief, and bereavement, including leveraging

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Divinity or related field is preferred.
• Completion of at least one unit of CPE is preferred.
• Minimum one year of spiritual/pastoral support experience required.

Responsibilities

• Explain hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families.
• Submit documentation to facilities following patient visits.
• Participate as a member of the IDT and support care planning.
• Provide spiritual care and support to patients and families.
• Coordinate with community clergy and recruit volunteers as needed.
• Maintain updated care plans reflecting goals and interventions.

Skills

Counseling skills

Interpersonal communication

English proficiency

Ethical integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Divinity or related field

CPE unit completion

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Compassus is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual care for patients and families, explaining hospice services and Medicare benefits as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes compassion, integrity, and respect in a hospice setting, while upholding ethical conduct and maintaining confidential patient information.

The Chaplain collaborates with IDT members, documents care plans, and assists families through death, grief, and bereavement, including leveraging