Providence is calling for Clinical Ethics Fellow - Full time, Day, Onsite The Clinical Ethics Fellow works with the Director and Clinical Ethicist(s) to learn, develop, and practice the skills necessary to serve in the field of health care ethics through providing clinical ethics consultation, delivering ethics education, engaging in research and scholarship, and providing organizational ethics support. The Clinical Ethics Fellow promotes excellence in the professional practice of clinical ethics consultation by engaging in continuous quality improvement, peer-to-peer feedback, and contributing to the development of rigorous clinical ethics training programs with the Director, Ethicist(s), and Center staff.
This position is actively engaged in bringing ethics to bear on larger health care issues that face society, the field of health care, and the healing ministry of Providence. In addition, the Clinical Ethics Fellow will be a resource embedded in the Oregon Region (yet supporting needs in the Central Division and system, as feasible) on matters related to health care ethics; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and mission integration.
In addition, under the supervision of the Director and Ethicist(s), the Clinical Ethics Fellow will learn the knowledge necessary to develop essential skills for advancing the ethical dimensions of the Providence health care ministry consistent with the Providence Mission and Values, the Center for Health Care Ethics statement of vision and the Theology and Ethics statement of Vision. The Clinical Ethics Fellow works with the Director and Ethicist(s) to engage in the various ethics participatory mechanisms across the Providence system by supporting ethics committees/councils and participating in research ethics initiatives (e.g., Institutional Review Board(s)); the Clinical Ethics Fellow may also contribute to system-wide projects and initiatives at the discretion of the Director and fellowship faculty.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Oregon Regional Shared Services and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required
Master's Degree in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, Moral Theology, or clinical concentration with significant coursework in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, or Moral Theology or equivalent education/experience.
Ph. D. in Terminal doctoral degree in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, Moral Theology, or clinical concentration with significant coursework in Bioethics, Moral Philosophy, or Moral Theology or equivalent education/experience. Attainment of the Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified (HEC-C) designation in health care ethics (cf.
American Society for Bioethics and Humanities) within 1 year of hire. 1 year of Supervised clinical ethics experience in a Catholic health care setting or other faith-based health care setting. 1 year of experience in a health care setting.
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Full time · Day shift · 40 hours per week