Hospice Chaplain

In need of Hospice Chaplain in Victoria, Goliad, Beeville and Refugio, TX.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ordained and endorsed minister, priest, rabbi, member of a religious order, or a layperson with certified pastoral care training.
• Personal and/or professional experience supporting individuals and families facing death and dying.
• Comfortable and knowledgeable working with diverse spiritual and religious beliefs and practices.
• Working knowledge of community-based spiritual resources.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills.
• Annual TB screening required.
• Ability to complete point-of-service electronic or paper charting; basic computer/tablet proficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Spiritual Support & Presence

• Provide a compassionate spiritual presence aligned with the foundational values of hospice care.
• Support patients and families in accessing spiritual resources of their choosing.
• Offer direct spiritual counsel, prayer, sacraments, and rituals when requested.
• Interface with the patient's clergy, congregation, or spiritual community upon request.
• Be available to be present at the time of death if requested.
• Provide spiritual literature or resources that may support patients and families throughout their journey.

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

• Participate actively in the patient/family care plan as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Document spiritual assessments, needs, resources, and progress notes in the patient record following each visit.
• Complete Bereavement Risk Assessments in accordance with organizational guidelines.
• Attend IDG meetings every other Thursday, offering a spiritual opening as needed.
• Raise potential spiritual concerns during patient care conferences and report interventions.
• Provide spiritual and emotional support to team members, especially during times of grief or patient loss.
• Attend scheduled quality improvement meetings, staff meetings, and required in-services.

Patient & Family Support

• Encourage patients and families to consider advance arrangements such as funerals, wills, obituary details, and interment plans.
• Officiate funeral services when requested.
• Ensure spiritual needs are accurately documented during intake/assessment and throughout the plan of care.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Per diem

Pay: $ $80.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Hospice: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person