Hospice Chaplain: St Croix Hospice

Reformed Theological Seminary; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Hospice Chaplain to provide emotional, practical, and spiritual guidance to patients and families on the hospice journey. You will work with the patient care team, coordinate with the clinical staff, and connect families to community resources and services.

The role requires theological coursework or equivalent experience, with a background check and valid driver’s license. Salary range is $55k–$70k, full-time and on-site in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated theological coursework required.
• If no degree, 5+ years of experience in a formal ministerial setting required.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plan.
• Provides direct spiritual support to patients and families.
• Coordinates with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
• Maintains records for quality assurance and compliance.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and provides spiritual care consultation.
• Recruits and educates community chaplains, counselors, and volunteers.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a bereavement program, ensuring follow-up care.
• Oversees condolence calls and support group scheduling.
• Conducts funeral/memorial services as requested.
• Organizes periodic memorial services for staff, volunteers, and clergy.
• Supervises spiritual care volunteers as needed.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Theological coursework

Education

Theological degree or equivalent

Job description

The Hospice Chaplain provides emotional, practical and/or spiritual guidance for patients and their families, meeting them where they are on their hospice journey. As part of the patient care team, chaplains support the unique needs of each patient, including visiting with patients and their families, coordinating with the clinical team and connecting them with community resources and service

In the end-of-life planning have the privilege of is responsible for the provision of spiritual care services to patients and families/caregivers of St. Croix Hospice, either directly or through coordination of care with other spiritual counselors

Essential Functions and Skills

Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plan

Provides direct spiritual support to patients and families

Coordinates with community chaplains and spiritual counselors

Maintains records for quality assurance and compliance

Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and provides spiritual care consultation

Recruits and educates community chaplains, counselors, and volunteers

Assists in developing and maintaining a bereavement program, ensuring follow-up care

Oversees condolence calls and support group scheduling

Conducts funeral/memorial services as requested

Organizes periodic memorial services for staff, volunteers, and clergy

Supervises spiritual care volunteers as needed

Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities

Ensures HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of patient information

Position Qualifications:

Demonstrated theological coursework required.

If no degree, 5+ years of experience in a formal ministerial setting required.

Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.

Valid State Driver’s License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Application Deadline

09/15/2026

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

$55k-$70k

Contact Name & Contact Info

[phone]

Not Applicable

Description of Organization

At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient’s quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.