Hospice Chaplain - Compassionate Spiritual Caregiver (PRN)

Arc Hospice; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Chaplain – Hospice to provide inclusive spiritual support to patients and families navigating serious illness and end of life. You will serve within the interdisciplinary group, creating space for meaning, comfort, and dignity across diverse beliefs and cultures.

You will assess spiritual needs, develop care plans, and coordinate with community clergy as needed, while documenting updates in the EMR and contributing to holistic, patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in divinity, theology, pastoral counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education required; two units or board certification preferred.
• Ordination, commissioning, or endorsement by a recognized faith group.
• Experience providing spiritual care in hospice or healthcare settings preferred.
• Understanding of grief and bereavement processes.
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and Conditions of Participation.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and virtual communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized spiritual care plans for patients and families.
• Provide ongoing spiritual and emotional support aligned with patient and family beliefs, traditions, and preferences.
• Support patients and families of all faiths, including non-religious or secular perspectives.
• Offer prayer, sacraments, rituals, or spiritual rites as appropriate and in line with patient wishes.
• Participate in IDG meetings and contribute to holistic care planning.
• Document spiritual care services and updates to plans of care in the EMR.
• Assist with advance care planning, legacy work, or life review.
• Coordinate with community clergy or spiritual leaders as requested.
• Support bereavement care before and after death, including memorial services and grief follow-up.
• Educate team members on cultural, spiritual, and ethical considerations impacting patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy

Cultural sensitivity

Self-directed

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in divinity or related field

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) - at least 1 unit

Ordination/endorsement by a recognized faith group

Tools

EMR systems

Virtual communication tools

Job description

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Chaplain – Hospice to provide inclusive spiritual support to patients and families navigating serious illness and end of life. You will serve within the interdisciplinary group, creating space for meaning, comfort, and dignity across diverse beliefs and cultures.

You will assess spiritual needs, develop care plans, and coordinate with community clergy as needed, while documenting updates in the EMR and contributing to holistic, patient-centered care