Heart to Heart Hospice·Blytheville, Arkansas
The coordinator will assess hospice patients and families to identify spiritual needs, develop individualized plans of care, and conduct services of prayer, worship, and ritual as appropriate. They will also provide individual counseling, crisis intervention, and assist with legal/fiscal preparations like advance directives and funeral planning.
Join the Heart'n Soul Team.
Our Soul Food is our patients and families!
Our mission is to intentionally focus our efforts to ensure that everyone has information and access to high-quality, compassionate care when facing a life-limiting illness.
We seek qualified individuals to partner with us at Heart’n Soul Hospice, embrace our mission and be part of a team that serves a higher purpose- patients and families.
We are the Employer of CHOICE, Heart’n Soul’s core values are CHOICE… C – Compassion First: We care for every patient and family with empathy, dignity, and kindness.
H – Heart’n Soul Connections: We create authentic bonds by listening deeply, communicating openly, and honoring every story.
O – Obligation to Act, Listen, and Honor: We Always GO, Always Listen, Always Honor.
I – Integrity in All We Do: We build trust through honesty, accountability, and the highest ethical standards.
C – Commitment to Excellence in Care: We are dedicated to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement in patient care.
E – Empathy in Every Interaction: Because every story and every moment matters.
Spiritual Care Coordinator
Ordained and endorsed minister, priest, rabbi or a member of a religious order preferred or lay person with certified training in pastoral care. Professional experience in a religious agency or institution may be considered in lieu of a formalized education. One (1+) year of experience in a health care setting or with death and dying. Comfort working in an interfaith setting. Must be familiar with general use an functions of the computer, such as user names and password concepts; internet; email; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs. Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance
Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology (Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training).
Assess hospice patient/family to identify spiritual needs and develop individualized spiritual plan of care. Collaborate with local clergy as needed. Assist in development and update of the Plan of Care. Conduct services of prayer, worship and ritual for patient/families, as appropriate, offering different philosophies and belief opportunities to discuss and share. Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues. Regarding patients, work with other staff, resolving spiritual/pastoral/ethical issues. Be available for bereavement or counseling needs. Make visits to patient/family prior to death and be available to family during the bereavement period as needed. Timely submission of all documentation Performance of other duties as required Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.
Candidates must be an ordained/endorsed minister, priest, rabbi, or a member of a religious order, or a lay person with certified pastoral care training, preferably with a theological degree. A minimum of one year of experience in healthcare or dealing with death and dying is required, along with basic computer literacy and a valid driver's license.
Market context
Administrative healthcare roles in Arkansas often draw steady interest because clinics and hospitals need reliable front-office support, referral handling, and patient coordination. Competition can be stronger for candidates with medical office experience and EHR proficiency, since those skills help teams keep schedules, records, and referrals moving efficiently. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your EHR experience and referral coordination background in your application.