Chaplain - Hospice

Tapestry Hospice is searching for an experienced Chaplain to provide ecumenical and inclusive spiritual support to patients’ and their family. This position serves as a Spiritual Counselor responsible for assessing the spiritual needs of a patient and their family.

Responsibilities:

• Assists patients and caregivers to understand more fully life’s events as they relate to spiritual and emotional well-being.
• Participates in the initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment by facilitating the spiritual assessment of the patient and/or family by direct communication.
• Provide non-denominational spiritual care to patients/families from varied religious backgrounds.
• Ensures spiritual support is available to patients and families, in keeping with their wishes and desires.
• Provide consultation, education, and support for other members of the hospice team as needed.
• Works with other professionals in resolving spiritual / pastoral / ethical issues.

Requirements:

• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license
• Must have a strong understanding and practical application with Electronic Medical Records, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology and/or training in healthcare chaplaincy.
• Experience in working with patient and families dealing with life threatening illnesses and death preferred.
• Completion of at least one (1) unit in Clinical Pastoral Education
• Minimum two years of ministerial experience.
• Current CPR certification