Signature Bend | Hospice Chaplain | PRN NE | Bend, OR

Deercreekseniorliving; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 53,040 - 71,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN schedule

Meaningful, mission-driven work

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Opportunity to provide comfort andhope

Job summary

Signature Hospice in Bend, OR is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families navigating end-of-life care. This PRN role invites someone called to serve with empathy, dignity, and respect for diverse beliefs.

You will perform spiritual assessments, support patients and loved ones through grief and illness, and collaborate with nurses, social workers, physicians, and clergy. A seminary degree and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate theological degree (MDiv/BD or equivalent).
• Experience supporting individuals through grief, loss, or serious illness.
• Hospice, healthcare chaplaincy, or pastoral care experience preferred.
• Ability to work respectfully within diverse faith traditions and cultures.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual assessments and ongoing spiritual care to hospice patients and families.
• Support patients and loved ones through illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life transitions.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, physicians, and other hospice team members.
• Coordinate with community clergy and faith leaders to meet patient needs.
• Participate in care planning meetings and patient conferences.
• Document visits and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct memorial or funeral services upon request.
• Help educate staff and volunteers on spiritual care and hospice philosophy.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Relationship-building

Cultural sensitivity

Pastoral care

Education

MDiv/BD or equivalent

Job description

Hospice Chaplain (PRN)

Bend, OR | $30.00 per hour | PRN / As Needed

Make a Meaningful Difference with Signature Hospice

Signature Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families navigating end‑of‑life care. This role is ideal for someone called to serve others with empathy, dignity, and respect for diverse beliefs and traditions. As a valued member of our interdisciplinary hospice team, you’ll help patients find comfort, peace, and connection during life's most important moments.

What You’ll Do

• Provide spiritual assessments and ongoing spiritual care to hospice patients and families.
• Support patients and loved ones through illness, grief, loss, and end‑of‑life transitions.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, physicians, and other hospice team members.
• Coordinate with community clergy and faith leaders to meet patient needs.
• Participate in care planning meetings and patient conferences.
• Document visits and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct memorial or funeral services upon request.
• Help educate staff and volunteers on spiritual care and hospice philosophy.

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology (MDiv, BD, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting individuals and families through grief, loss, or serious illness.
• Hospice, healthcare chaplaincy, or pastoral care experience preferred.
• Ability to work respectfully within diverse faith traditions and cultures.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Why Signature Hospice?

• Flexible PRN schedule
• Meaningful, mission‑driven work
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to provide comfort and hope when it matters most

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.