PRN Hospice Chaplain

Trucare; Longmont, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation time

401(k) with match

FSA & HSA available

Paid orientation

Paid training

Referral & signing bonuses

Job summary

TRU Community Care in Colorado is seeking a PRN Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual guidance to patients and families within an inpatient hospice unit in Longmont and during home visits. The role centers on honoring diverse faith traditions and supporting care planning with compassion.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Care or Theology, 1+ year chaplaincy in medical settings, background checks, valid driver’s license, and ability to document care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Pastoral Care or Theology from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1+ years of chaplaincy experience in a medical setting; palliative or hospice experience preferred.
• Must successfully pass agency required background checks.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and have reliable transportation.
• Must comply with agency health screening requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate computer competency.

Responsibilities

• Identifies the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs and participates in individualizing the patient’s plan of care based on those needs.
• Incorporates patient/family preferences and goals within the plan of care
• Supports and respects the patient’s and family’s unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.
• Serves as spiritual support for staff regarding issues of grief and loss as it relates to their professional roles.
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, follow-up, and communication with IDT for patient visits; completes documentation in an accurate and complete manner in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supports facilitation of family meetings when appropriate.
• Identifies faith community resources for the patient and family; maintains a working knowledge of community resources for funerals and memorial services.

Skills

Computer competency

Education

Master’s Degree in Pastoral Care or Theology

Job description

Founded as Boulder Hospice in 1976, TRU Community Care is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Boulder, Denver, and surrounding counties. With a mission to affirm life at every step of the journey with illness and loss, TRU provides a continuum of care through TRU Hospice, TRU PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), TRU Palliative Care, TRU Grief Services, and Landmark Memory Care.

Title: PRN Hospice Chaplain
Schedule: PRN, picking up 12 hour and 8 hour shifts to cover for PTO
Pay: $29.76 to $37.20 per hour
Location: Inpatient hospice unit in Longmont, as well as visiting patients and families in their primary residence out in the community.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Healthcare Chaplain provides spiritual guidance and support during illness, injury and/or an emergency. They will support patients and families facing difficult medical choices, and plan and coordinate interfaith worship experiences for staff, patients, and families.

EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Pastoral Care or Theology from an accredited program.
• Minimum 1+ years of chaplaincy experience in a medical setting; palliative or hospice experience preferred.
• Must successfully pass agency required background checks.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and have reliable transportation.
• Must comply with agency health screening requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate computer competency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Identifies the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs and participates in individualizing the patient’s plan of care based on those needs.
• Incorporates patient/family preferences and goals within the plan of care
• Supports and respects the patient’s and family’s unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.
• Serves as spiritual support for staff regarding issues of grief and loss as it relates to their professional roles.
• Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, follow-up, and communication with IDT for patient visits; completes documentation in an accurate and complete manner in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supports facilitation of family meetings when appropriate.
• Identifies faith community resources for the patient and family; maintains a working knowledge of community resources for funerals and memorial services.

TRU's Benefits (Eligibility Varies by Position/Status):

• Paid Vacation time
• 401(k) with match
• FSA & HSA available
• Paid orientation
• Paid training
• Referral & signing bonuses (if applicable)

TRU Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer