Chaplain – Hospice PRN

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Role Snapshot

Position: Chaplain – Hospice

Focus: Spiritual care as a core member of the interdisciplinary hospice team

Schedule: PRN

Work Setting: Patient homes, facilities, and inpatient settings

Coverage: Broward, FL Area (Assigned service area with routine patient visits)

Role Summary

As a Chaplain – Hospice PRN at Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, you will provide compassionate, inclusive spiritual support to patients and families navigating serious illness and end of life. Working as part of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), you will help create space for meaning, comfort, and dignity for individuals of all beliefs, traditions, and life experiences.

Overview

The Chaplain provides spiritual support to patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team in accordance with the hospice philosophy and Medicare Conditions of Participation. This role addresses spiritual, religious, and existential concerns through assessment, counseling, and individualized spiritual care planning.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized spiritual care plans for patients and families

Provide ongoing spiritual and emotional support aligned with patient and family beliefs, traditions, and preferences

Support patients and families of all faiths, belief systems, and cultural backgrounds, including those who are non-religious or secular

Offer prayer, sacraments, rituals, or spiritual rites as appropriate and in accordance with patient and family wishes

Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and contribute to holistic care planning

Document spiritual care services and updates to plans of care in the EMR

Assist with advance care planning, legacy work, or life review

Coordinate with community clergy or spiritual leaders as requested

Support bereavement care before and after death, including memorial services and grief follow-up

Educate team members on cultural, spiritual, and ethical considerations impacting patient care

Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Master’s degree in divinity, theology, pastoral counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution

Minimum of one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education required; two units or board certification preferred

Ordination, commissioning, or endorsement by a recognized faith group

Experience providing spiritual care in hospice or healthcare settings preferred

Understanding of grief and bereavement processes

Knowledge of Medicare hospice regulations and Conditions of Participation

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Proficiency with EMR systems and virtual communication tools

The starting compensation for this position is shown below. Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is committed to transparency and equity in all compensation practices. The rate displayed reflects the starting hourly or salaried pay for the role and does not represent a range.

Final pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, location, and business needs at the time of hire. Some roles may be eligible for additional compensation components consistent with Arc Hospice & Palliative Care practices.

Compensation

$32—$32 USD

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to join us in delivering compassionate, inclusive care. Explore the impact you can make with Arc Hospice today.