Hospice Spiritual Coordinator PRN

Elara Caring • Farmers Branch, TX

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About The Position

Elara Caring is seeking a Spiritual Coordinator to provide compassionate spiritual care to hospice patients and their families. The role conducts spiritual assessments, develops individualized care plans, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to integrate spiritual needs into overall patient care. The coordinator offers guidance, counseling, emotional support, and bereavement support while respecting each person’s cultural and religious beliefs. The position also educates patients, families, and staff on spiritual care and maintains timely, accurate documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in divinity, Theology, Pastoral Care, or a related field.
• Two years of experience working in a hospice, counseling, or ministry environment.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing spiritual assessments to identify hospice patients’ and families’ needs, beliefs, and preferences.
• Develop individualized spiritual care plans and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to incorporate spiritual needs into overall patient care.
• Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and emotional support while respecting patients’ cultural and religious beliefs.
• Support patients and families with end-of-life concerns, including meaning, faith, forgiveness, and personal values.
• Provide bereavement support to families before and after a patient’s passing.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on spiritual care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
• Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers