Nurse Ethicist

Location: Indianapolis

Job Description

Overview

IU Health is looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

We have an outstanding new position available for a Nurse Ethicist to join our team!

The Nurse Ethicist will develop and manage collaborative relationships with nursing leadership and floor nursing staff to gain in-depth understanding of most urgent internal needs - nursing ethics needs assessment. Support departmental reporting and dissemination of work. Collaborate with fellowship staff to ensure successful events and partner lectures. Mentor ethics fellows as interests and expertise align. Serve as a member of various committees according to interest and expertise.

Serve two or more months as faculty-on-call ethics service annually (20% on-call time). Support ethics policy management and development from a nursing perspective. Contribute to scholarship representation of department Develop strategic initiatives related to ethics and nursing in collaboration with nursing leadership. Facilitate and manage the UBEC program in collaboration with FCME - serve as UBEC faculty. Develop strategic relationships with regions to support ethics growth.

Coach bedside nurses on ethical issues and moral distress.

As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a substantial benefits package, PTO, 401k match and several other programs to meet your needs. This is just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice.

• PhD, DPN, or other commensurate terminal degree required.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of clinical ethics experience.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• HEC-C certification required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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