Hospice Chaplain (Experience Required)

Axiom Healthcare Services • Wichita, KS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cardinal Hospice is seeking a compassionate, faith-driven Per Diem Hospice Chaplain to provide exceptional spiritual care and emotional support to hospice patients, their families, and our interdisciplinary team. This Per Diem Hospice Chaplain position offers a flexible schedule while providing meaningful opportunities to serve individuals during one of life's most important journeys. As a Per Diem Hospice Chaplain, you will play a vital role in offering spiritual guidance, Christian counseling, emotional support, and compassionate presence. This Per Diem opportunity is ideal for someone who desires flexibility while making a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Requirements

• Ordained, licensed, or endorsed minister, chaplain, or spiritual leader preferred.
• Previous hospice, healthcare, pastoral care, or ministry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of end-of-life care, grief support, and spiritual assessment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area as needed.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Availability to work a Per Diem schedule based on patient and organizational needs.
• Strong Christian counseling and pastoral care abilities.
• Excellent spiritual assessment and active listening skills.
• Compassionate crisis intervention and emotional support skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Public speaking experience for services, educational presentations, and community events.
• Strong writing skills for devotionals, reflections, and educational resources.
• Leadership qualities that encourage hope, compassion, and healing.
• Mentoring skills that foster personal and spiritual growth.
• Event planning abilities for memorials, outreach programs, and community engagement.
• Exceptional conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to minister effectively with people from diverse faith traditions and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate Christian counseling and spiritual guidance to hospice patients, families, and caregivers.
• Offer emotional and spiritual support that respects each individual's beliefs, values, and wishes.
• Respond to crisis situations with calmness, compassion, and professionalism.
• Participate as a valued member of the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Conduct spiritual assessments and develop individualized plans of spiritual care.
• Visit patients in homes, assisted living communities, nursing facilities, and other care settings as assigned.
• Facilitate prayer, scripture readings, devotional services, memorial services, and other faith-based support as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on spiritual care, grief, end-of-life issues, and ethical concerns.
• Mentor individuals seeking spiritual growth or guidance.
• Prepare and deliver meaningful reflections, devotionals, and educational materials.
• Participate in bereavement support when appropriate.
• Plan and assist with community outreach events and programs that promote spiritual wellness.
• Communicate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Manage sensitive situations and conflict with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
• Maintain accurate documentation according to hospice policies and regulatory requirements.
• Represent Cardinal Hospice with compassion, integrity, humility, and excellence.

Benefits

• Flexible Per Diem scheduling.
• Meaningful work that impacts patients and families every day.
• A supportive interdisciplinary team.
• Opportunities to serve your community while living your calling.
• A compassionate organization committed to excellence in hospice care.
• The ability to make a lasting spiritual difference through a rewarding Per Diem role.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed