Hospice Chaplain

Tapestry Hospice • Ringgold, GA

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About The Position

Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a compassionate Hospice Chaplain to serve patients and families throughout the Trenton and Ringgold area. The Chaplain provides spiritual, emotional, and pastoral care as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team, assessing and addressing spiritual needs and offering guidance and support during end-of-life care. The role helps patients and families find meaning, comfort, and peace while honoring each patient's beliefs, values, and wishes.

The Chaplain works closely with nurses, social workers, aides, physicians, and other hospice professionals to provide holistic care. The position includes supporting patients and caregivers through illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life transitions; advising team members on spiritual, ethical, and pastoral concerns; documenting care in an electronic medical record; and helping families find spiritual resources consistent with their beliefs and preferences.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, and/or specialized training in healthcare chaplaincy.
• Minimum of two years of ministry or pastoral experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
• Experience supporting patients and families facing serious illness, grief, loss, or end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, non-denominational spiritual care to patients and families from diverse faith traditions, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Conduct spiritual assessments and contribute to comprehensive patient care planning.
• Support patients and caregivers through illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life transitions.
• Facilitate conversations that promote spiritual and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate spiritual needs into the overall plan of care.
• Offer consultation, guidance, and education to team members regarding spiritual, ethical, and pastoral concerns.
• Participate in ongoing patient assessments and document care in the electronic medical record system.
• Assist families in accessing spiritual resources that align with their beliefs and preferences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous PTO program with 3 weeks of paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 90 days.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Company-provided uniforms.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Annual Self-Care Holiday with a paid day off and $100 wellness benefit.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Supportive leadership and team-focused culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time