Hospice Chaplain - PRN

Legacy Hospice, Inc.; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a distinguished leader in end-of-life care as a Hospice Chaplain, where your compassion and empathy will make a profound impact. This role offers the opportunity to provide spiritual support to patients and their families during critical moments, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. With a commitment to fostering personal and professional growth, the organization emphasizes a patient-centric environment, allowing you to enrich lives while developing your skills. Be part of a mission that values each life and promotes a culture of respect and empathy, making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive insurance and benefit options

Short-term disability plans

Life insurance for all employees

Generous PTO policies

Multiple paid holidays

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology.
• Experience with death, dying, and grief support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual care to patients and families.
• Consult and support interdisciplinary teams on spiritual care.
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement activities.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Community Networking

Interfaith Communication

Education

Theological Degree (BD, MDiv)

Job description

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Legacy Hospice, a distinguished leader in end-of-life care, invites compassionate and dedicated Hospice Chaplains to be part of our purpose-driven team. We aim to foster an environment that not only allows you to extend your heartfelt care to our patients but also facilitates personal and professional growth.

At Legacy Hospice, we are firmly rooted in the philosophy that each life is precious, and quality of care is paramount. We specialize in offering support and care for patients experiencing the last phases of incurable illnesses, helping them to live fully and comfortably. Our ultimate aim is to assist patients and their families in achieving a satisfactory degree of mental and spiritual preparation for the end of life.

Are you a compassionate and experienced chaplain dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients and their families during their most critical moments? If so, join our team at Legacy Hospice as a Hospice Chaplain and make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need!

Join our Team

We are excited to add a Hospice Chaplain to our team. We seek individuals who can enrich our patient-centric environment with their unique blend of empathy, compassion, and deep understanding of spiritual and emotional needs during the end-of-life journey.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provides and maintains a record of direct spiritual care to patients and their families or caregivers.
2. Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care.
3. Provides funeral or memorial services for patients as requested.
4. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
5. Communicates with community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers to meet patient and family or caregiver needs.

Key Qualifications:

1. Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv, or equivalent theological degree). Experience working with death, dying, and grief support is preferred.
2. Ability to work harmoniously as a member of an interdisciplinary group.
3. Comfort in an interfaith setting and respect for different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values.
4. Strong community networking skills with clergy and congregations.
5. Commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Your Role and Growth Opportunities

Upon joining the Legacy family, we offer a comprehensive training program to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in your role. We encourage a flexible onboarding schedule and welcome all queries throughout the training period. After the first month, you'll be ready to manage your patients independently.

Why Legacy Hospice

Our mission is to provide the highest quality end-of-life care through our interdisciplinary team approach. Our services, available 24/7, are tailored to meet the specific needs of our patients and caregivers. Our staff focuses on providing compassionate care, education, and support, fostering a culture of respect and empathy for each other.

Benefits of Working at Legacy Hospice:

1. Competitive compensation package.
2. Comprehensive insurance and benefit options with generous company contribution.
3. Short-term disability plans and life insurance for all employees.
4. Generous PTO policies and multiple paid holidays.

Join Legacy Hospice, where we not only care for our patients as we would our family but also prioritize the well-being and growth of our team members. Be a part of our mission to provide exceptional end-of-life care. Apply today!