PRN Chaplain - Compassionate Hospice Spiritual Care

addus; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Alamo Hospice in Waco, TX is hiring a PRN Chaplain to join our team. Enjoy flexible, as-needed hours and the chance to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients and families within an established hospice program.

The role includes bereavement support, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, timely documentation, and involvement in continuous care. A seminary graduate or ordained/commissioned clergy member with a valid driver’s license is preferred; no on-call is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology and/or a certificate of ordination or commission from a religious faith group; completion of CPE preferred
• Previous hospice experience working with death and dying strongly preferred
• Comfortable in an interfaith setting and able to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

Responsibilities

• Performs spiritual bereavement assessments of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensure that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care
• Provides direct spiritual care and bereavement counseling to patients and families/caregivers
• Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assists team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• Attends group meetings to facilitate coordination of care and discussion of interdisciplinary group involvement
• Provides consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary group on spiritual care and bereavement counseling
• Participates in Continuous Care and on call, if necessary
• Assists in supervision of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patient’s families/caregivers as needed
• Assumes responsibility in directing the development and implementation of the bereavement plan of care and the frequency of service delivery; make available bereavement services for up to one year following the death of the patient

Skills

Interfaith sensitivity

Compassionate communication

Bereavement support

Education

Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology and/or certificate of ordination/commission

Job description

Alamo Hospice in Waco, TX is hiring a PRN Chaplain to join our team. Enjoy flexible, as-needed hours and the chance to provide compassionate spiritual care to patients and families within an established hospice program.

The role includes bereavement support, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, timely documentation, and involvement in continuous care. A seminary graduate or ordained/commissioned clergy member with a valid driver’s license is preferred; no on-call is required.