Hospice Chaplain | Pierce County

Pennant Services; Washington; On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Time & Financial Benefits

Support & Growth

Great Team & Culture

Job summary

Puget Sound Hospice in Pierce County, WA is seeking an experienced full-time Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families and to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in end-of-life care.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Divinity or related field, at least 2 years in hospice chaplaincy, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license. Competitive benefits and pay range of $35–$42/hour DOE.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a chaplaincy, preferably in hospice or palliative care settings.
• Familiarity with various spiritual/cultural practices related to end-of-life care.
• Certification by a recognized chaplaincy organization (e.g., APC, NACC) is a plus.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in hospice
• CPR Certification is current
• A licensed driver with an insured automobile

Responsibilities

• Provide Spiritual Support: Offer compassionate spiritual and emotional care to patients and families, respecting their beliefs.
• Conduct Assessments: Perform and document spiritual assessments to guide individualized care.
• Collaborate with Care Team: Integrate spiritual support into the care plan with the interdisciplinary team.
• Bereavement Counseling: Provide grief support to families during and after a patient’s passing.
• Plan Services: Lead memorial services or rituals as requested by the family.
• Educate Staff: Train staff on spiritual care and cultural diversity.
• Community Coordination: Connect patients with community faith resources when needed.
• Confidential Documentation: Maintain records of care and interactions, ensuring confidentiality.

Education

Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, or related field

Job description

Puget Sound Hospice is seeking an experienced full-time Hospice Chaplain to join our Hospice division in Pierce County!

Benefits That Support Work & Life

$35-$42/hour, DOE

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental & vision, free health concierge services, company-paid life & AD&D, STD/LTD and additional insurance options
• Time & Financial Benefits: Paid holidays, sick time & PTO, 401(k) with company match, mileage and tuition reimbursement
• Support & Growth: Employee Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement
• Great Team & Culture: Supportive, inclusive teammates and leaders, plus company-wide celebrations and events

Responsibilities:

Hospice Chaplain:

• Provide Spiritual Support : Offer compassionate spiritual and emotional care to patients and families, respecting their beliefs.
• Conduct Assessments : Perform and document spiritual assessments to guide individualized care.
• Collaborate with Care Team : Integrate spiritual support into the care plan with the interdisciplinary team.
• Bereavement Counseling : Provide grief support to families during and after a patient’s passing.
• Plan Services : Lead memorial services or rituals as requested by the family.
• Educate Staff : Train staff on spiritual care and cultural diversity.
• Community Coordination : Connect patients with community faith resources when needed.
• Confidential Documentation : Maintain records of care and interactions, ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a chaplaincy, preferably in hospice or palliative care settings.
• Familiarity with various spiritual/cultural practices related to end-of-life care.
• Certification by a recognized chaplaincy organization (e.g., APC, NACC) is a plus.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in hospice
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
• A licensed driver with an insured automobile

About the company:

Our field-based team of skilled clinicians provides life-changing services to patients in their own homes. We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values of CAPLICO :

• C ustomer Second (Employee First!)
• A ccountability
• P assion for Learning
• L ove One Another
• I ntelligent Risk Taking
• C elebration
• O wnership

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The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.