Hospice Chaplain — Compassionate Spiritual Care Leader

Paycom; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Paid Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

HSA & 401(k)

Mileage Reimbursement

Advanced training

Job summary

Bristol Hospice in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced Hospice Chaplain to join our team. You will provide direct spiritual care, conduct spiritual assessments, and help develop individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

Role requires collaboration with community chaplains, documentation of services, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives. Travel to hospice locations may be required to fulfill duties with compassion and dignity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology with a BD or M.Div.
• Experience working with death, dying, patients, families or caregivers.
• Hospice experience preferred and travel to hospice locations as needed.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Assure spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers and ensure timely services.
• Develop individualized care plans by participating in comprehensive assessments.
• 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 for QA and policy review.
• Attend patient care conferences as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
• Provide education and support to the interdisciplinary team on spiritual care.
• Recruit community chaplains and volunteers to meet patient needs.
• Plan memorial services for patients and personnel as requested.
• Actively participate in quality improvement teams and related activities.

Skills

Death & dying experience

Hospice experience

Travel readiness

Education

Seminary/Theology degree (BD, M.Div.)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

EMR systems

Job description

Bristol Hospice in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced Hospice Chaplain to join our team. You will provide direct spiritual care, conduct spiritual assessments, and help develop individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

Role requires collaboration with community chaplains, documentation of services, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives. Travel to hospice locations may be required to fulfill duties with compassion and dignity.