Regional Ethicist

Overview

Regional Ethicist

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Clinical Ethics team in the role of Ethicist.

Leads 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 Relationships

Reports to: VP Clinical and Organizational Ethics

Key Relationships: Chief Medical Officer, Critical Care, Ethics Committee Chairs

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates 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.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.