Hospice Chaplain: Spiritual Care & End-of-Life Support

Amedisys; Honeys Hill (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a chaplain/spiritual care provider to deliver compassionate spiritual support to patients and families within a hospice setting. You will coordinate with the care team and clergy to meet diverse spiritual needs.

The role requires ordained or endorsed ministry, experience in healthcare, and comfort in interfaith environments. Collaboration with staff and involvement in end-of-life planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience providing spiritual care in health care settings.
• Ability to work in interfaith settings and respect diverse beliefs.
• Familiarity with computer use, HR platforms, and online training systems.

Responsibilities

• Represents spiritual presence and connection with hospice roots.
• Reminds staff of patients' spiritual needs beyond physical care.
• Supports team members and assists in dealing with grief.
• Documents religious/spiritual needs on intake forms and care notes.
• Raises spiritual needs in patient care conferences and reports interventions.
• Provides direct spiritual counsel, prayer and sacraments when invited.
• Interfaces with patient/family clergy if requested.
• Encourages advance planning for funeral, wills, obituaries, interment; may officiate.
• Present at time of death if requested.
• Provides literature and spiritual resources to patients/families.
• Participates in the patient/family problem-oriented care plan.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastoral care experience

Interfaith counseling

Healthcare experience

Education

Graduate seminary/theology degree

Job description

Amedisys is seeking a chaplain/spiritual care provider to deliver compassionate spiritual support to patients and families within a hospice setting. You will coordinate with the care team and clergy to meet diverse spiritual needs.

The role requires ordained or endorsed ministry, experience in healthcare, and comfort in interfaith environments. Collaboration with staff and involvement in end-of-life planning are essential.