Mission and Ethics Specialist

Position Summary

Primarily responsible for Clinical Ethical Consults across St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System. Designs and provides formational and educational opportunities with the VP of Mission for the Ethics Committee, colleagues and community. Facilitates the SJ/C Ethics Committee. Assists the Director with Mission Services programming. Is a member of the Mission Services team, reporting to the V.P. of Mission Services.

Education

• Masters Degree (preferably in Bioethics, Theology, Education) - Required
• Minimum of 18 Graduate Hours in Ethics/Moral Theology - Required

Experience

• 2-3 Years experience in Healthcare/Mission - Required
• Familiarity with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, 7th Edition - Required
• 1 Year with Ethics Consults - Preferred

License & Certification

• Healthcare Ethics Consultant Certification (HEC) - Preferred

Core Job Functions

• Consults with patients, physicians, colleagues, and family. Reports recommendations through preparation of data and summaries to Ethics Committee and ensures accurate records are kept.
• Responsible for compliance standards and federal/state regulatory requirements related to Ethics and Patients’ Rights.
• Leading Ethics Committee; prepares agenda, consult review and education for committee, acts as chair and leads committee and subcommittee meetings ensuring an interdisciplinary approach.
• Design and provide formation and education in Ethics for colleagues, patients and community.
• Provides regular monthly departmental reports and annual report to VP of Mission, CEO, Board of Trustees via the Mission and Ethics Committee of the Board.