PRN Hospice Chaplain — Flexible Spiritual Care & Bereavement

Tennessee Quality Care – an Addus family company; Columbia (TN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Employee discount programs

Job summary

TN Quality Care Hospice in Columbia, TN is seeking a PRN Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families in our hospice program. This role offers flexible hours and a supportive, patient-centered team.

You will conduct bereavement assessments, deliver counseling, coordinate with the interdisciplinary group, and participate in on-call coverage as needed. A seminary degree and interfaith sensitivity are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology; ordination or commission preferred.
• Hospice experience with death and dying strongly preferred.
• Comfortable in an interfaith setting and respectful of diverse beliefs.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Performs spiritual bereavement assessments and integrates needs into the plan of care.
• Provides direct spiritual care and bereavement counseling to patients and families.
• Demonstrates excellent service to patients, families, referral sources, and staff; supports team.
• Documents patient services accurately and timely to reflect the plan of care.
• Attends group meetings to coordinate care and discuss interdisciplinary involvement.
• Provides consultation and education on spiritual care to the interdisciplinary group.
• Participates in Continuous Care and on-call duties as needed.
• Supervises spiritual care volunteers as assigned.
• Directs the bereavement plan of care and offers bereavement services for up to one year after death.

Skills

Interfaith sensitivity

Compassionate care

Spiritual guidance

Education

Seminary graduate

Certificate of ordination/commission

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred

Job description

TN Quality Care Hospice in Columbia, TN is seeking a PRN Chaplain to provide spiritual care to patients and families in our hospice program. This role offers flexible hours and a supportive, patient-centered team.

You will conduct bereavement assessments, deliver counseling, coordinate with the interdisciplinary group, and participate in on-call coverage as needed. A seminary degree and interfaith sensitivity are essential.