Hospice Chaplain (PRN) — Compassionate Spiritual Caregiver

AKG Hospice Care LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company matching

Continuing education support

Wellness programs

Job summary

Trinity Hospice in Dallas, TX seeks a PRN Chaplain to provide in-home spiritual care to terminally ill patients and families. You will assess spiritual needs, offer counseling, and facilitate visits by clergy or counselors as part of the IDG.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support holistic care. Qualifications include a Master of Divinity (preferred), state licensure guidance, and about one year of healthcare chaplain experience.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity (preferred).
• Licensure: per state guidelines, if any.
• One year of chaplain experience in a health care institution preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and outreach skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patient and support system to identify spiritual needs as evidenced by POC, documentation, clinical records, and IDG conference minutes.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in the patient care planning process.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Demonstrate understanding of coordination and continuity of care by collaborating with the IDG.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients/families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Community resources knowledge

Education

Master of Divinity

Job description

Trinity Hospice in Dallas, TX seeks a PRN Chaplain to provide in-home spiritual care to terminally ill patients and families. You will assess spiritual needs, offer counseling, and facilitate visits by clergy or counselors as part of the IDG.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support holistic care. Qualifications include a Master of Divinity (preferred), state licensure guidance, and about one year of healthcare chaplain experience.