Chaplain - PRN
About The Position
At Bluegrass Care Navigators we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued. Position Summary: The Hospice Chaplain is responsible for providing compassionate spiritual care and support to patients, families, and caregivers in accordance with hospice philosophy. This role delivers spiritual assessments, counseling, and guidance directly or through coordination with community spiritual resources, while collaborating as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The Chaplain contributes to holistic patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with organizational policies and licensure requirements. Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.
Requirements
- Chaplain I: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in theological studies or equivalent; or
- Chaplain II: Graduate of an accredited seminary with a Master of Divinity or comparable master’s-level degree that meets eligibility requirements for certification by a professional chaplaincy organization (e.g., Association of Professional Chaplains [APC], National Association of Jewish Chaplains [NAJC], or National Association of Catholic Chaplains [NACC])
- Ordination or equivalent endorsement and in good standing with the individual’s faith group.
- Completion of two (2) units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
- Knowledge of the processes of death, dying, and bereavement.
- Understanding of the spiritual needs and concerns of terminally ill patients and their families.
- Knowledge of diverse faith traditions and the ability to provide care to individuals and families from varied spiritual and cultural backgrounds.
- Understanding of interdisciplinary healthcare team dynamics, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
- Strong public speaking skills and effective community organization abilities.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.
Responsibilities
- providing compassionate spiritual care and support to patients, families, and caregivers in accordance with hospice philosophy
- delivering spiritual assessments, counseling, and guidance directly or through coordination with community spiritual resources
- collaborating as a member of the interdisciplinary team
- contributing to holistic patient care within the scope of practice and in alignment with organizational policies and licensure requirements
