Hospice Chaplain | Pierce County

Pennant Group•Washington, DC

8d•$35 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Puget Sound Hospice is seeking an experienced full-time Hospice Chaplain to join our Hospice division in Pierce County! Our field-based team of skilled clinicians provides life-changing services to patients in their own homes. We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values of CAPLICO: Customer Second (Employee First!), Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, Ownership.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Divinity, Theology, or a related field is required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a chaplaincy, preferably in hospice or palliative care settings.
Familiarity with various spiritual/cultural practices related to end-of-life care.
Minimum of one year’s experience in hospice
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
A licensed driver with an insured automobile

Nice To Haves

Certification by a recognized chaplaincy organization (e.g., APC, NACC) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Offer compassionate spiritual and emotional care to patients and families, respecting their beliefs.
Perform and document spiritual assessments to guide individualized care.
Integrate spiritual support into the care plan with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide grief support to families during and after a patient’s passing.
Lead memorial services or rituals as requested by the family.
Train staff on spiritual care and cultural diversity.
Connect patients with community faith resources when needed.
Maintain records of care and interactions, ensuring confidentiality.