Hospice Chaplain I — Compassionate Spiritual Care

Pruitthealth Corporation; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

United Hospice is seeking a Hospice Chaplain I PRN to plan and coordinate spiritual services for patients and families in our North Carolina service area. The role emphasizes compassionate, non-prescriptive spiritual care aligned with patient wishes.

Responsibilities include providing spiritual support, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, conducting memorial services, and offering grief counseling while maintaining confidentiality and abiding by company policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in theology or seminary required.
• Two years of ministerial experience and denomination endorsement.
• Clinical Pastoral Education completed or in progress is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual services to patients and families based on identified needs.
• Assess spiritual needs through direct communication with individuals, clergy, or hospice staff.
• Offer consultation and education to hospice team and community.
• Perform sacerdotal functions to palliate spiritual crises.
• Assist with on-call chaplaincy coverage.
• Conduct memorial/funeral services as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow policies; support care planning in IC teams.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Flexible scheduling

Confidentiality

Computer proficiency

Education

Master’s degree from a theological school/seminary

1–4 units Clinical Pastoral Education

Job description

United Hospice is seeking a Hospice Chaplain I PRN to plan and coordinate spiritual services for patients and families in our North Carolina service area. The role emphasizes compassionate, non-prescriptive spiritual care aligned with patient wishes.

Responsibilities include providing spiritual support, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, conducting memorial services, and offering grief counseling while maintaining confidentiality and abiding by company policies.