Summary from listing
The hospice chaplain provides spiritual counseling, assessment, support, and religious services to patients, families, and caregivers according to their beliefs and care plans. The role collaborates with clergy and interdisciplinary professionals, maintains clinical documentation, participates in IDG and QAPI activities, supports bereavement needs, educates the interdisciplinary group, and provides funeral or memorial services when requested. Candidates must be ordained, commissioned, or credentialed by an organized religious group or hold theological/seminary education, be comfortable in interfaith settings, and have strong communication skills; hospice experience and clinical pastoral education are preferred.
