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West Palm Beach, FL - USA
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23 August 2026 (11 days ago)
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20 November 2026
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Job Summary
Where Faith Meets Compassion: Bring Sacred Presence Comfort and Hope to Lifes Most Meaningful Moments at MorseLife Hospice.
About MorseLife
For more than 40 years MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care clinical excellence innovation and service.
We are proud to be recognized as a:
Great Place To Work Certified employer
5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governors Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
At MorseLife learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization we proudly partner with leading colleges universities and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.
Our academic partners include:
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
Barry University
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Florida International University (FIU)
Keiser University
Lynn University
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
South Florida Healthcare Institute
South University
University of Miami (UM)
Whether youre beginning your career or bringing years of experience youll find opportunities to learn grow and make a meaningful impact every day.
MorseLife by the Numbers
40 years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
1700 dedicated team members united by a shared mission
5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
Great Place To Work Certified workplace
Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governors Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrows healthcare professionals
Comprehensive continuum of care including Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Short-Term Rehabilitation Hospice Home Health PACE and Community-Based Services
Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence compassion and innovation
Position Summary
The Hospice Priest responds to the spiritual and sacramental needs of Catholic patients who request care with a particular emphasis on providing Last Rites/Anointing of the Sick Holy Communion prayer pastoral support and presence during the end-of-life journey. This role also provides support to families and collaborates closely with the hospice Bereavement Department and Psychospiritual Team to ensure holistic patient-centered care.
How Youll Make an Impact
Ongoing Patient Support
Collaboration with the Hospice Team
Community Outreach
What Youll Bring
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Preferred Qualifications
Key Competencies
Certificates Licenses Registrations
Benefits & Perks
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Eligible team members enjoy access to:
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
Free Parking
On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible from your application through your first day as a member of the MorseLife family.
Why Youll Love Working Here
At MorseLife youre more than an employee. Youre part of a team united by a shared mission to enrich the lives of older adults while supporting one another every step of the way.
Heres what makes MorseLife a great place to build your career:
Our Commitment to Excellence
At MorseLife excellence is more than a goalits our standard. Every member of our team contributes to creating a culture of compassion accountability innovation and service. We believe that exceptional employee experiences lead to exceptional resident experiences and we are committed to investing in our people celebrating their successes and supporting their professional growth every step of the way.
Ready to Make a Difference
Every interaction has the power to brighten someones day restore dignity and improve quality of life.
If youre looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with an organization that invests in its people and its mission MorseLife Health System is the place for you.
Join a team where youll be valued supported and empowered to grow while helping us continue a legacy of excellence that spans more than four decades.
Apply today and become part of the MorseLife family.
Employment Requirements
At MorseLife the safety and well-being of our residents patients employees and visitors are our top priorities. As part of our pre-employment process all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing:
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe healthy and compliant workplace for those we serve.
MorseLife Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace and are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful environment where every team member can thrive.
About MorseLife
For more than 40 years MorseLife Health System has been setting the standard for exceptional senior care in South Florida. As a nonprofit healthcare system we are dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care clinical excellence innovation and service.
We are proud to be recognized as a:
Great Place To Work Certified employer
5-Star Teaching Nursing Home
Recipient of the Gold Seal Award from the Governors Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
At MorseLife learning never stops. As a respected teaching organization we proudly partner with leading colleges universities and healthcare training institutions to educate and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals. Through our robust clinical rotation program students gain valuable hands-on experience while working alongside experienced clinicians and interdisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence.
Our academic partners include:
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
Barry University
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Florida International University (FIU)
Keiser University
Lynn University
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
South Florida Healthcare Institute
South University
University of Miami (UM)
Whether youre beginning your career or bringing years of experience youll find opportunities to learn grow and make a meaningful impact every day.
MorseLife by the Numbers
40 years of serving South Florida seniors and their families
1700 dedicated team members united by a shared mission
5-Star Teaching Nursing Home recognized for excellence in care
Great Place To Work Certified workplace
Gold Seal Award recipient from the Governors Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care
11 academic partnerships helping educate tomorrows healthcare professionals
Comprehensive continuum of care including Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Short-Term Rehabilitation Hospice Home Health PACE and Community-Based Services
Mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to excellence compassion and innovation
Position Summary
The Hospice Priest responds to the spiritual and sacramental needs of Catholic patients who request care with a particular emphasis on providing Last Rites/Anointing of the Sick Holy Communion prayer pastoral support and presence during the end-of-life journey. This role also provides support to families and collaborates closely with the hospice Bereavement Department and Psychospiritual Team to ensure holistic patient-centered care.
How Youll Make an Impact
- Respond to requests from Catholic patients and families for Last Rites/Anointing of the Sick and other appropriate Catholic sacramental support.
- Provide Holy Communion prayer blessings Scripture and other appropriate spiritual support to Catholic patients.
- Provide compassionate pastoral presence and spiritual support to patients and families experiencing the physical emotional and spiritual challenges associated with the dying process and end-of-life care while respecting their beliefs traditions wishes and dignity.
- Support patients and families in identifying and addressing spiritual concerns questions fears hopes and needs.
- Coordinate when appropriate with a patients parish priest or other Catholic clergy to support continuity of pastoral and sacramental care.
- Serve as an on-call Catholic Priest for hospice patients throughout Palm Beach County.
- Maintain reasonable flexibility to accommodate patient and family needs including time-sensitive end-of-life requests.
- Communicate appropriately with the hospice team regarding visits patient needs and follow-up recommendations.
Ongoing Patient Support
- When clinically and spiritually indicated provide periodic pastoral visits potentially approximately once per month to offer continued spiritual support to Catholic patients.
- Establish meaningful relationships with patients and families while maintaining appropriate professional and pastoral boundaries.
- Serve as an ongoing Catholic spiritual resource for patients who desire continued sacramental or pastoral connection.
Collaboration with the Hospice Team
- Collaborate with the Psychospiritual Team to support the spiritual and existential needs of Catholic patients.
- Work collaboratively with the Bereavement Department to support families before and following the death of a loved one.
- Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration as appropriate to promote comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Serve as a Catholic subject-matter resource to hospice staff regarding Catholic sacramental practices traditions and end-of-life spiritual needs.
- Provide guidance to hospice staff regarding when and how Catholic patients may benefit from sacramental or pastoral intervention.
Community Outreach
- Participate as available and appropriate in community outreach and educational activities designed to increase awareness of hospice services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Catholic parishes diocesan organizations Catholic healthcare and community organizations and other faith-based resources throughout Palm Beach County.
- Serve as an ambassador for the hospices commitment to providing compassionate spiritual care to Catholic patients and families.
- Educate community partners and clergy about the availability of hospice services and the spiritual care resources offered to Catholic patients.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
What Youll Bring
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
- Catholic Priest in good standing and authorized to provide Catholic sacramental ministry is required.
- Ordination to the priesthood and appropriate standing within the Catholic Church.
- Demonstrated experience providing pastoral or sacramental care to individuals who are seriously ill dying or grieving.
- Understanding of Catholic teachings sacramental practices and pastoral traditions related to serious illness and end of life.
- Strong interpersonal communication listening and pastoral care skills.
- Compassionate approachable and comfortable working with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Ability and willingness to provide on-call coverage throughout Palm Beach County.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in hospice palliative care hospital ministry parish ministry or healthcare chaplaincy.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Familiarity with Catholic healthcare and community resources in Palm Beach County.
- Experience supporting families through grief loss and bereavement.
- Strong relationships with local Catholic parishes clergy and community organizations.
Key Competencies
- Compassion and presence: Provides a calm reassuring and supportive presence during highly emotional circumstances.
- Sacramental competence: Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate administration of Catholic sacraments and pastoral practices.
- Responsiveness: Recognizes the time-sensitive nature of end-of-life sacramental requests and responds appropriately.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with hospice nurses social workers chaplains physicians bereavement staff and the Psychospiritual Team.
- Cultural and spiritual sensitivity: Honors each patients beliefs values dignity and individual wishes.
- Community engagement: Builds positive relationships with Catholic clergy parishes and community partners.
- Professionalism: Maintains confidentiality appropriate boundaries reliability and ethical conduct.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
- None required.
Benefits & Perks
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each primary function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
Eligible team members enjoy access to:
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life and Supplemental Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Employee Recognition and Appreciation Programs
Exclusive Employee Discounts through Tickets At Work
Free Parking
On-site Dining and Employee Cafeteria
Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities
Our Talent Acquisition team is committed to making your hiring experience as seamless and welcoming as possible from your application through your first day as a member of the MorseLife family.
Why Youll Love Working Here
At MorseLife youre more than an employee. Youre part of a team united by a shared mission to enrich the lives of older adults while supporting one another every step of the way.
Heres what makes MorseLife a great place to build your career:
- Work for a Great Place To Work Certified employer where employees are valued respected and supported.
- Join a 5-Star Teaching Nursing Home that is shaping the future of healthcare through partnerships with leading colleges and universities.
- Build your career with an organization that has proudly served South Florida for more than 40 years.
- Work alongside experienced clinicians interdisciplinary teams and healthcare students committed to excellence.
- Take advantage of ongoing professional development continuing education tuition reimbursement and opportunities for internal advancement.
- Experience a culture built on our core values of Leadership Teamwork Customer Focus Quality Impact and Passion.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents patients families and fellow team members every single day.
Our Commitment to Excellence
At MorseLife excellence is more than a goalits our standard. Every member of our team contributes to creating a culture of compassion accountability innovation and service. We believe that exceptional employee experiences lead to exceptional resident experiences and we are committed to investing in our people celebrating their successes and supporting their professional growth every step of the way.
Ready to Make a Difference
Every interaction has the power to brighten someones day restore dignity and improve quality of life.
If youre looking for more than just a job and want to build a rewarding career with an organization that invests in its people and its mission MorseLife Health System is the place for you.
Join a team where youll be valued supported and empowered to grow while helping us continue a legacy of excellence that spans more than four decades.
Apply today and become part of the MorseLife family.
Employment Requirements
At MorseLife the safety and well-being of our residents patients employees and visitors are our top priorities. As part of our pre-employment process all offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing:
- A 10-panel pre-employment drug screening.
- A Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
- A post-offer physical examination.
- A QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test (or other approved tuberculosis screening as applicable.
- Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) and any additional pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe healthy and compliant workplace for those we serve.
MorseLife Health System is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace and are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and respectful environment where every team member can thrive.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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