Clinical Ethicist

Novant Health • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

The Clinical Ethicist at Novant Health is responsible for conducting clinical ethics consultations across multiple acute care and ambulatory centers. This role involves providing recommendations to medical providers and care teams regarding ethically justifiable actions in patient care, facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings, and engaging in complex goals of care conversations. The Clinical Ethicist also plays a key role in educating clinicians and staff about ethics concepts and resources, ensuring that ethical considerations are integrated into patient care practices.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Bioethics, Nursing, Medicine, Law, or related field.
• Minimum one year of experience in an acute care setting conducting complex ethics consultations.
• Licensure as needed (RN, LCSW, MD, etc.) preferred.
• HEC-C certification preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical ethics consultation and program building.
• Strong self-direction and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with state statutes related to end-of-life decision making and healthcare decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical ethics consultations and provide recommendations to medical providers and care teams.
• Facilitate complex interdisciplinary team and family meetings to resolve value conflicts.
• Engage in goals of care conversations and document them in medical records.
• Provide ongoing education to clinicians and staff about ethics concepts and resources.
• Support the development of advance care planning documents when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree