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 supporting patients and families 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 support holistic care. The position includes providing non-denominational care to people from diverse faith traditions, cultures, and backgrounds; supporting families through illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life transitions; and contributing to patient care planning and ongoing documentation.

Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care describes itself as a locally owned and operated organization serving North Georgia for more than 16 years, with a workplace culture based on respect, collaboration, and purpose.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, and/or specialized training in healthcare chaplaincy.
• At least 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 meaningful 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.
• Help families access spiritual resources that align with their beliefs and preferences.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time