Hospice Chaplain: Gentle, Non-Denominational Spiritual Care

Gentiva; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

PTO

FMLA and leaves

Short/Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, offering guidance, bereavement support, and culturally respectful care.

Responsibilities include conducting visits, developing care plans, and coordinating with nurses and social workers. Eligibility includes a theology-related degree and CPE training, with comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations)
• A minimum of one ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with beliefs and values.
• Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths, spiritual traditions, and cultural backgrounds.
• Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care conferences and collaborating with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
• Assess spiritual needs of patients and families and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient or family.
• Assist families during times of grief, loss, or transition, and provide bereavement support and counseling.
• Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support patients' and families' unique spiritual needs.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

Empathy

Non-denominational care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology

ACPE-approved CPE unit

Job description

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, offering guidance, bereavement support, and culturally respectful care.

Responsibilities include conducting visits, developing care plans, and coordinating with nurses and social workers. Eligibility includes a theology-related degree and CPE training, with comprehensive benefits and