Job DescriptionRegional EthicistLeads the regional ethics committee, consultation service, policy, and education. Champions a real-time, high quality, and multi-disciplinary ethics consultation service across the region. Expands educational opportunities in the region for team members on ethical practice and consultation. Serves an integral role in partnership with the Department of Clinical and Organizational Ethics (DCOE) and the Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics (FCME). Expands upon work relating to preventative and organizational ethics, Unit Based Ethics Conversations (UBECs) and research. Utilizes the resources from DCOE to maintain a measurable quality monitoring system for ethics consultation. Continues to grow the work of organizational ethics as a member of leadership across the region, especially in areas needing expanded services in ethics.
This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday day shift supporting North, West, and Fishers Hospitals.
Key RelationshipsReports to: VP Clinical and Organizational Ethics
Key Relationships: Chief Medical Officer, Critical Care, Ethics Committee Chairs
Candidate QualificationsCandidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
- Master's Degree is required.
- Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- HEC-C (certification) completion or eligibility with willingness to complete within one year of hire date.
- Advance degree (Masters, Doctorate) in a field consistent with the work of ethics (philosophy, education, MD, MSN, DNP, JD, MDiv, or related.
- Experience should include bedside consulting.
- The position requires a strong background in ethics, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday day shift supporting North, West, and Fishers Hospitals.
