Hospice Chaplain – Home Health: Impactful Care & Benefits

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Annual raise and bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Chaplain for Home Health Hospice to provide spiritual counseling and care to patients, families, and staff in home settings. The role requires formal pastoral training, clinical experience, and alignment with Hospice policies.

Responsibilities include home visits, liaison with spiritual advisors, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, with emphasis on HIPAA compliance and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One unit of ACPE Certified CPE required.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Theology/Ministry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates spiritual needs of patients and families referred by Hospice team.
• Performs home visits to provide spiritual support and counseling.
• Functions as liaison to patient’s personal, spiritual, or religious advisor as requested.
• Works with interdisciplinary team to support patient care.
• Participates in Bereavement Program and Hospice meetings.
• Documents care per agency policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACPE Certified CPE (1 unit)

Masters in Theology/Ministry or related field

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Chaplain for Home Health Hospice to provide spiritual counseling and care to patients, families, and staff in home settings. The role requires formal pastoral training, clinical experience, and alignment with Hospice policies.

Responsibilities include home visits, liaison with spiritual advisors, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, with emphasis on HIPAA compliance and ethical standards.