Nurse Ethicist at University Of Maryland Medical System Careers summary:
The Nurse Ethicist evaluates and supports ethical behavior among healthcare professionals, facilitates communication, and promotes moral resilience in nursing practice. This role involves co-chairing the Ethical Advisory Committee, leading programs like RISE, and serving as an academic instructor in applied ethics. The Nurse Ethicist actively participates in research initiatives, providing education and developing policies to enhance ethical competence in nursing.
Job Description
Evaluates, creates and supports proactive responses and promotes ethical behavior and moral resilience among nurses and other healthcare professionals. Facilitates communication, builds moral resilience and promotes an ethical climate. Co-Chairs the Ethical Advisory Committee (EAC) and carries out consultancy, education, and policy development. Participates in research initiatives regarding moral distress and interdisciplinary decision-making, evaluates existing practices based on research, and promotes nursing’s ethical competence and moral resilience. Leads the Resilience in Stressful Events (RISE) program, responders, and program management including growing referrals and responding to customer needs. Serve as an academic instructor in courses of applied ethics within the University of Maryland School of Nursing.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in bioethics or master’s degree in nursing, public health, or related field with completion of clinical ethics fellowship/equivalent
- Three (3) years clinical healthcare experience in nursing
- Leadership experience in nursing, clinical ethics, or healthcare administration
- Experience providing ethics consultation as primary consultant, small group, or member of large committee
- Healthcare Ethics Consultant Certification (HEC-C) or eligible for certification within 2 years of hire
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligible to practice due to Compact State agreements outlined through the Maryland Board of Nursing
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
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PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:Instructor, Location:Dundalk, MD-21222
Keywords:
Nurse Ethicist, healthcare ethics, moral resilience, ethical behavior, ethical consultation, nursing leadership, bioethics, healthcare professionals, academic instructor, policy development
