Regional Clinical Ethics Leader

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus is seeking a Clinical Ethicist to advance ethical integrity through expert ethics consultation, education, and leadership across Indiana’s Franciscan Health facilities. The role serves as the primary ethics resource for patients, families, clinicians, and leadership, aligning with Catholic directives and ERDs.

Responsibilities include providing ethics consultation, leading education programs, identifying ethical issues, and collaborating with Mission,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Healthcare Ethics, Theology or Related Field required.
• Doctorate Theology or Ethics preferred.
• At least 3 years professional experience in healthcare, pastoral care, clinical practice, ethics, education or related field required.
• 3 years clinical or organisational ethics experience in a healthcare setting including bedside consultation preferred.
• Experience in Catholic or faith-based healthcare system preferred.
• HEC-C certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical ethics consultation for care teams, physicians, patients, and families within designated region.
• Leads ethics education, orientation, and training programs related to clinical ethics and ERDs.
• Identifies emerging ethical issues and coordinates with Risk Management, Legal, HR, Quality, Compliance, Mission and Clinical Leadership.
• Supports implementation of clinical ethics services and performance standards across facilities.
• Collaborates with local ethics committees to strengthen ethical culture and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Ethics consultation

Catholic healthcare ethics

Education

Master’s Degree in Healthcare Ethics, Theology or Related Field

Doctorate Theology or Ethics

Doctoral level study or advanced graduate coursework in Ethics, Theology, Bioethics or Philosophy

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus is seeking a Clinical Ethicist to advance ethical integrity through expert ethics consultation, education, and leadership across Indiana’s Franciscan Health facilities. The role serves as the primary ethics resource for patients, families, clinicians, and leadership, aligning with Catholic directives and ERDs.

Responsibilities include providing ethics consultation, leading education programs, identifying ethical issues, and collaborating with Mission,