Job Description

Hospice Chaplain

Trenton & Ringgold Service Area

Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care

At Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care, we believe hospice is more than healthcare. It is a calling to bring comfort, peace, dignity, and support to patients and families during life's most meaningful moments.

As a locally owned and operated organization serving North Georgia for more than 16 years, we take pride in providing compassionate, patient-centered care while fostering a workplace culture where every team member is valued. Our commitment to treating patients like family extends to our employees, creating an environment built on respect, collaboration, and purpose.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Chaplain to join our team and serve patients and families throughout the Trenton and Ringgold area.

Position Overview

The Hospice Chaplain provides spiritual, emotional, and pastoral care to patients and their loved ones as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team. This role is responsible for assessing and addressing spiritual needs, offering guidance and support during end-of-life care, and helping patients and families find meaning, comfort, and peace throughout their journey.

The Chaplain works closely with nurses, social workers, aides, physicians, and other hospice professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care that honors each patient's beliefs, values, and wishes.

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate, non-denominational spiritual care to patients and families from diverse faith traditions, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Conduct spiritual assessments and contribute to comprehensive patient care planning.
• Support patients and caregivers through illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life transitions.
• Facilitate meaningful conversations that promote spiritual and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure spiritual needs are integrated into the overall plan of care.
• Offer consultation, guidance, and education to team members regarding spiritual, ethical, and pastoral concerns.
• Participate in ongoing patient assessments and documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Assist families in accessing spiritual resources that align with their beliefs and preferences.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited seminary or school of theology, and/or specialized training in healthcare chaplaincy.
• Minimum of two years of ministry or pastoral experience.
• Completion of at least one (1) unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) preferred.
• Experience supporting patients and families facing serious illness, grief, loss, or end-of-life care preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.

Why Join Tapestry?

At Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care, you become part of a team that genuinely cares for one another while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Generous PTO program with 3 weeks of paid time off
• 401(k) with company match up to 6% after 90 days
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company-provided uniforms
• 7 paid holidays
• Annual Self-Care Holiday with a paid day off and $100 wellness benefit
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Supportive leadership and team-focused culture

Make a Meaningful Difference

If you are passionate about providing spiritual guidance, compassionate care, and comfort to individuals and families facing life's most challenging moments, we invite you to apply.

Join Tapestry Hospice & Palliative Care and help bring peace, hope, and dignity to those who need it most.