Four Seasons, The Care You Trust·Franklin, North Carolina
Provide high-quality end-of-life spiritual care and grief support to hospice and palliative care patients and their families. Collaborate as a core member of an interdisciplinary team to implement person-centered holistic care plans.
Our Accolades.
Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina [https://fourseasonscare.org/four-seasons-living-wage-certified/]. Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina. [https://fourseasonscare.org/four-seasons-living-wage-certified/]
Our benefits.
Reports to: Spiritual Care Team Leader
Status: Salary (Exempt)
FT, PT, PRN: Regular Full Time with Benefits
Shift: Days
Location: West Region (Franklin and surrounding areas)
Responsible for providing high quality and supportive end-of-life spiritual care services to hospice and palliative care patients and families/caregivers through reverence, compassion, respect, and unconditional regard for each person’s unique spirituality, honoring their faith and culture. Chaplains contribute to the Four Seasons holistic philosophy and practice which enables patients and families to accomplish their unique end-of-life and grief related/emotional goals with dignity and peace. They serve as core members of the interdisciplinary team and work closely with all team members to provide spiritual care and grief support in both the individual and group settings.
Knowledge, skills & abilities: Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
Basic data entry skills
Excellent organization skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to connect and work with community spiritual care providers
Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
Master of Divinity or an equivalent graduate degree in the field of Theology, Religious Education, Pastoral Counseling, or Pastoral/Ministerial Studies.
One or more Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) units, and other theological or spiritual studies (related ministerial or employment experience may be acceptable substitute qualifications).
Ecclesiastical endorsement; Ordination and/or other recognition/endorsement by a recognized ecclesiastical organization or society.
• Hospice experience, preferred
Summary of physical requirements: Visual and auditory ability necessary to perform spiritual care
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; in excess of four hours per day
Ability to transport self to administrative offices and patient locations
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.
Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.
Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position.
In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive.
Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.
Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-Will employer.
Market context
Support-services roles in North Carolina often see steady demand in schools and healthcare settings, especially for candidates who can reliably handle day-to-day operations and transportation-related responsibilities. These positions can be competitive because employers usually look for dependable attendance, a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, and a high school diploma or GED, while benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, retirement, and growth opportunities can make openings more appealing. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your license and age eligibility before applying.
