Chaplain
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care·Lombard, Illinois
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care·Lombard, Illinois
The Chaplain provides spiritual assessments and assistance to hospice patients and their families. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary group to develop individualized plans of care and maintain records of spiritual services.
Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in northwest Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children.
The majority of our direct patient care is in the field with Lightways team members providing care in the home, nursing facility or assisted living facility. We also have a 24-bed inpatient unit in Joliet. Non-clinical staff are based out of our Joliet administrative offices.
This part time position is a field position working part time approximately 24 hours per week covering the DuPage County. The Chaplain will provide spiritual assessments and assistance to our patients and their families.
Assures spiritual assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program and appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner. Facilitates the development of the individualized plan of care by participating in the comprehensive assessment to meet identified spiritual needs. Serves as liaison and support to community chaplains and spiritual counselors. Maintains records of spiritual care services utilization and related activities for quality assurance, program development, and policies and procedures review and revision. Documents direct services and ongoing communication with community chaplains and spiritual counselors. Attends patient care conference and interdisciplinary group meetings as a member of the interdisciplinary group.
Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (BD, MDiv or equivalent theological degree). Clinical pastoral education certification required.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited seminary or school of theology with a BD, MDiv, or equivalent degree. Clinical pastoral education certification is required.
Market context
In Illinois, chaplain openings are often tied to hospitals, hospice, and other end-of-life care settings, where employers look for candidates who can support patients and families in emotionally complex situations. This role is competitive because a theology or pastoral care background, a master’s degree, CPE, and experience with end-of-life care can all matter, along with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to show direct experience in bedside support and grief care.
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