Hospice Chaplain
Gentiva, Crystal River, FL, United States
Overview
Gentiva Hospice is coming to your community! We are opening a brand new branch in Crystal River, FL that will service Citrus County.
We believe every patient deserves dignity, peace, and connection—no matter where they are on life’s journey. Our Hospice Chaplains offer more than prayers and presence; they bring comfort, guidance, and meaning when it’s needed most.
What You’ll Do As a Hospice Chaplain
Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with their beliefs and values.
Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths, spiritual traditions, and cultural backgrounds.
Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care conferences and collaborating with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
Assess spiritual needs of patients and families and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient or family.
Assist families during times of grief, loss, or transition, and provide bereavement support and counseling.
Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support patients’ and families’ unique spiritual needs.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
About You
Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, sociology, or a degree required by state-specific regulations.
A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
Degrees from accredited institutions are preferred; if a degree is from a non-accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.
We Offer
Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Career advancement opportunities
National & local recognition programs
Teammate assistance fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
Wellness programs (telemedicine, diabetes management, joint & spine concierge care)
Education support & tuition assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Free continuing education units (CEUs)
Company‑paid life & long‑term disability insurance
Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, LTC)
Legalese
This is a safety‑sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug‑free workplace
If you are a compassionate Chaplain with experience in hospice spiritual care, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in patients’ final journey.
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Gentiva Hospice is coming to your community! We are opening a brand new branch in Crystal River, FL that will service Citrus County.
We believe every patient deserves dignity, peace, and connection—no matter where they are on life’s journey. Our Hospice Chaplains offer more than prayers and presence; they bring comfort, guidance, and meaning when it’s needed most.
What You’ll Do As a Hospice Chaplain
Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers in alignment with their beliefs and values.
Offer non-denominational, inclusive care that respects all faiths, spiritual traditions, and cultural backgrounds.
Serve as an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in patient care conferences and collaborating with nurses, social workers, aides, and medical staff.
Assess spiritual needs of patients and families and develop individualized spiritual care plans.
Conduct visits, prayers, blessings, and rituals as appropriate and requested by the patient or family.
Assist families during times of grief, loss, or transition, and provide bereavement support and counseling.
Build relationships with local faith leaders and community resources to support patients’ and families’ unique spiritual needs.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of spiritual assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
About You
Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, human services, counseling, psychology, sociology, or a degree required by state-specific regulations.
A minimum of one unit of ACPE-accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
Degrees from accredited institutions are preferred; if a degree is from a non-accredited college or university, AVPO approval is required prior to hire.
We Offer
Competitive pay
401(k) with company match
Career advancement opportunities
National & local recognition programs
Teammate assistance fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
Wellness programs (telemedicine, diabetes management, joint & spine concierge care)
Education support & tuition assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Free continuing education units (CEUs)
Company‑paid life & long‑term disability insurance
Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, LTC)
Legalese
This is a safety‑sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug‑free workplace
If you are a compassionate Chaplain with experience in hospice spiritual care, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in patients’ final journey.
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