PRN Hospice Chaplain - On-Call Spiritual Support

Hospice of Dayton, Inc.; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice of Dayton, Inc. in Dayton, OH is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families receiving hospice care.

This PRN, on-call role covers hours between 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM on varied days. You will develop meaningful relationships, assess needs, offer counsel, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to honor diverse beliefs and wishes.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree required or preferred.
• Ordained or commissioned minister with ecclesiastical endorsement preferred.
• Board certified, certification eligible, or actively pursuing APC/BCC-HPCC/NACC/NAJC certification preferred.
• CPE: Four units preferred; minimum of one unit with enrollment toward completion.
• Three years of current active pastoral ministry or chaplaincy experience.
• Computer skills sufficient to accurately document services and care.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record and state-required automobile insurance.
• Ability to safely drive during daytime, nighttime, and inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to hospice patients and their families.
• Establish, develop, and maintain compassionate relationships with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assess spiritual and emotional needs and provide individualized support based on patient and family preferences.
• Provide appropriate spiritual care, counseling, presence, prayer, ritual, or other support consistent with the patient's beliefs and wishes.
• Support patients and families as they navigate end-of-life experiences, grief, loss, and transitions.
• Respect and support diverse faith traditions, spiritual beliefs, and personal values.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to support holistic patient care.
• Communicate relevant spiritual and psychosocial needs with members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and patient care.
• Travel to patient homes, facilities, and other care settings as needed.
• Participate in on-call coverage and respond to patient and family needs during assigned hours.

Skills

Computer skills

Valid driver's license

Able to drive in various conditions

Education

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent degree

Ordained or commissioned minister with ecclesiastical endorsement

CPE: Four units preferred; minimum one unit

Tools

APC Certification

BCC-HPCC Certification

NACC Certification

NAJC Certification

Job description

Hospice of Dayton, Inc. in Dayton, OH is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families receiving hospice care.

This PRN, on-call role covers hours between 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM on varied days. You will develop meaningful relationships, assess needs, offer counsel, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to honor diverse beliefs and wishes.