Hospice Chaplain

Gentiva Hospice • Crystal River, FL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Gentiva Hospice is opening a brand new branch in Crystal River, FL, to service Citrus County. The company believes every patient deserves dignity, peace, and connection, and their Hospice Chaplains offer comfort, guidance, and meaning, providing non-denominational spiritual and emotional support to patients and families facing end-of-life care. As a valued member of the interdisciplinary team, the Chaplain helps ensure that no one walks this path alone. Gentiva is a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states. They offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever patients call home, guiding them and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis. With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Gentiva offers rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized and kindness is celebrated.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, or sociology (or as required by state-specific regulations)
• A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Nice To Haves

• Degrees from accredited institutions

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with their beliefs and values.
• Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths, spiritual traditions, and cultural backgrounds.
• Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care conferences and collaborating with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
• Assess spiritual needs of patients and families and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
• Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient or family.
• Assist families during times of grief, loss, or transition, and provide bereavement support and counseling.
• Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support patients' and families' unique spiritual needs.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level