Magnolia Hospice - Chaplain; PRN

About Magnolia

At Magnolia, we believe Hospice care is more than a service—it’s a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families facing life’s most delicate moments. With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and every role carries purpose.

Responsible for providing spiritual and emotional support to patients, their families, and staff within the hospice environment. You will also collaborate with community clergy and volunteers to enhance spiritual care services.

• Conduct spiritual assessments to understand patients’ and families’ spiritual and emotional needs.
• Provide compassionate counseling and support to patients and families, respecting their beliefs and values.
• Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information, and assistance with preparations of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues.
• Work with IDT, participating in the ongoing POC, developing, documenting, and evaluating responses to interventions to update the POC to meet spiritual needs of patient and family.
• Work with other staff, resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues. Be available for bereavement or counseling needs.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to work with family members when needed and to assist in planning for discharge and for bereavement, utilizing local clergy as needed.
• Complete required documentation according to hospice policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Assess patient/family response to and satisfaction with care.
• Make visits to patient/family prior to death and be available to the family during the bereavement period as needed.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Collaborate with local religious organizations and volunteers to provide additional support to patients and families.
• Build relationships with community clergy and spiritual leaders to enhance spiritual support services.

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
• Conform to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in continuing education and in‑services.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.
• Assume accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.

• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to supervise in accordance with Agency’s policies and applicable laws.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Time management
  • Advanced written and verbal interpersonal communication
  • Basic math skills related to patient care.
• Minimum Position Qualifications
  • Education:
    
    College degree preferred in Theology, Master of Divinity preferred or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Experience:
    
    Previous experience in hospice, palliative care, or a healthcare setting preferred.
  • License / Certification:
    Current CPR; current driver’s license and proof of auto liability.

Work under a variety of conditions in facilities and offices; flexible schedule with local travel. Possible exposure to unpleasant weather, moderate noise levels, and blood borne pathogens. The role involves moderate stress and emotional demands. Sitting is required; must handle stressful situations calmly and meet deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: It is the policy and practice of the company to abide by all anti‑discrimination laws provided for by federal, state, and local statutes.