Per Diem Hospice Chaplain

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated **Hospice Chaplain** to provide spiritual care and support to hospice patients and their families/caregivers.

**This is a PER DIEM position, and compensation is PAID PER PATIENT VISIT.** The average caseload is approximately **1–2 patient visits per week**, based on patient needs and hospice census.

**COMPENSATIONPAY: PER PATIENT VISIT**

**This position is compensated on a per-visit basis.** Each completed patient visit is paid at the established per-visit rate.

Position Responsibilities

The Hospice Chaplain will:

* Conduct spiritual assessments of patients and families/caregivers and ensure appropriate spiritual care services are provided in a timely manner.
* Participate in comprehensive assessments and contribute to the development of individualized plans of care addressing identified spiritual needs.
* Provide direct spiritual care and emotional support to patients and families/caregivers.
* Serve as a liaison and source of support to community chaplains, clergy, and spiritual counselors involved in patient care.
* Maintain accurate records of spiritual care services and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and review of policies and procedures.
* Complete timely documentation of direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors.
* Attend patient care conferences and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team.
* Provide consultation, education, and support to interdisciplinary team members regarding spiritual care needs.
* Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) activities and teams as appropriate.
* Provide or assist with funeral and memorial services for patients and families upon request.
* Help plan periodic memorial services to meet the needs of hospice staff, volunteers, community clergy, and spiritual counselors.
* Assist with the supervision and support of spiritual care volunteers when assigned to patients and families.
* Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Standards & Expectations

* **PER DIEM POSITION - PAY IS PER PATIENT VISIT.**
* Average of **1–2 patient visits per week**, based on patient needs and hospice census.
* Visit patients throughout **Lake County, Northern Cook County, and Eastern McHenry County**.
* Patient visits are approximately **60 minutes**, including point-of-care documentation.
* Documentation must be completed and submitted within **24 hours** of each visit.
* Attend required IDT meetings, staff meetings, professional meetings, and/or in-services as applicable.
* Maintain timely and professional communication with the supervisor and interdisciplinary team.
* Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered spiritual care consistent with hospice philosophy and standards.

Position Summary

This role is ideal for a chaplain who values meaningful patient and family interactions and is committed to supporting individuals through end-of-life care.

The Hospice Chaplain works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to address the spiritual and emotional needs of patients and families while honoring individual beliefs, values, and traditions.

Pay: $41.61 - $50.11 per hour

Benefits:

* Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: In person