PRN Hospice Chaplain

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. Title: PRN Hospice Chaplain Schedule: PRN, picking up 12 hour and 8 hour shifts to cover for PTO Pay: $29.76 to $37.20 per hour Location: Inpatient hospice unit in Longmont, as well as visiting patients and families in their primary residence out in the community. JOB SUMMARY: 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. EDUCATION & 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • 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. TRU's Benefits (Eligibility Varies by Position/Status): • 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) To learn more about TRU Community Care, please visit . TRU Community Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer