Chaplain - Hospice Care

Hospice Chaplain
Work where you matter! At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient's quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.
The Hospice Chaplain provides emotional, practical and/or spiritual guidance for patients and their families, meeting them where they are on their hospice journey. As part of the patient care team, chaplains support the unique needs of each patient, including visiting with patients and their families, coordinating with the clinical team and connecting them with community resources and services.
Essential Functions and Skills:

Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized care plans.
Provides direct spiritual support to patients and families.
Coordinates with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
Maintains records for quality assurance and compliance.
Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and provides spiritual care consultation.
Recruits and educates community chaplains, counselors, and volunteers.
Assists in developing and maintaining a bereavement program, ensuring follow-up care.
Oversees condolence calls and support group scheduling.
Conducts funeral/memorial services as requested.
Organizes periodic memorial services for staff, volunteers, and clergy.
Supervises spiritual care volunteers as needed.
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
Ensures HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of patient information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years of experience in a formal ministerial setting is required. Demonstrated theological coursework required. Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test. Valid State Driver's License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.
The starting salary range for this role is $60,000-$75,000 annual base salary. An employee's actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets. The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision/pet insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.