Hospice Chaplain (Part-Time)
About The Position
Founded as Boulder Hospice in 1976, TRU Community Care is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Boulder, Denver, and surrounding counties. With a mission to affirm life at every step of the journey with illness and loss, TRU provides a continuum of care through TRU Hospice, TRU PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), TRU Palliative Care, TRU Grief Services, and Landmark Memory Care. The Healthcare Chaplain provides spiritual guidance and support during illness, injury and/or an emergency. They will support patients and families facing difficult medical choices, and plan and coordinate interfaith worship experiences for staff, patients, and families.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Pastoral Care or Theology from an accredited program.
- Minimum 1+ years of chaplaincy experience in a medical setting; palliative or hospice experience preferred.
- Must successfully pass agency required background checks.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, and have reliable transportation.
- Must comply with agency health screening requirements.
- Must be able to demonstrate computer competency.
Nice To Haves
- palliative or hospice experience
Responsibilities
- Identifies the patient’s and family’s spiritual needs and participates in individualizing the patient’s plan of care based on those needs.
- Incorporates patient/family preferences and goals within the plan of care.
- Supports and respects the patient’s and family’s unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.
- Serves as spiritual support for staff regarding issues of grief and loss as it relates to their professional roles.
- Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, follow-up, and communication with IDT for patient visits; completes documentation in an accurate and complete manner in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supports facilitation of family meetings when appropriate.
- Identifies faith community resources for the patient and family; maintains a working knowledge of community resources for funerals and memorial services.
Benefits
- Paid Vacation time
- 401(k) with match
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance
- FSA & HSA available
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- PSLF Eligible Employer
- Referral & signing bonuses (if applicable)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
