Under a competency-based credentialed position in the Division of Medical Ethicist, the ethicists demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of clinical ethics including ethical consultation, intervention, assessment and recommendation. The ethicists will also participate in the advanced training of Bioethics for ethics fellows, residents, students and other inter-professional colleagues
Contact Information:
Please submit a letter of interest, CV and two references to Dr. Renee McLeod-Sordjan at rmcleod@northwell.edu and Sonia Hall at SHall24@northwell.edu.
Our program requires a strong foundation in clinical, scholarly and professional components of the bioethics profession as ethicists are mentors who coach and advance ethics fellows' individual interests and career goals in clinical ethics consultation
More Information:
The Clinical Ethicist provides consultative and educational services to patients, their families, and hospital staff on ethical concerns within the healthcare system. They perform a variety of clinical, consultative, educational and planning functions in support of the Division of Medical Ethics and its educational offerings at schools of medicine, nursing and PA. All duties are performed in accordance with ASBH guidelines and hospital policies. Reporting to Director of Medical Ethics, this position is responsible for regional coverage within three of the systems hospitals based within the eastern region of Long Island.
Qualified candidates will:
Independently performs ethics consultations, participates in the educational and organizational Ethics mission of the system and assists in the quality monitoring of the impact of ethics consultations. Assists with development and updating of institutional policies for compliance with health system policies, concerning ethical issues; works in concert with the Ethics Consultation Service leadership to meet the Joint Commission and other external accreditation agency requirements for the Clinical Ethics Consultation service. Produce enduring scholarly material for the Division of Medical Ethics and maintain the integrity of departmental data related to consultation.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in ethics or other clinical field with clinical ethics consultation experience.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in an acute care hospital in a clinical or similar role.
Experience in healthcare ethics case consultationas an individual independent ethics consultant
Knowledge and skills in clinical ethics, ethics case consultation methodologies, and consultation documentation.
National professional certification in Healthcare Ethics Consulting Certification HEC C, or equivalent within 12 months of meeting criteria for examination.
Ability to identify key documentation items within an active medical record. Competence in creation and documentation of collaborative or Ethics team progress notes in a patient’s medical record.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work sensitively and professionally with patients and families as well as to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines.
Experience familiarity with and collaboration among multi disciplinary teams.
Excellent teaching abilities, both to individuals and groups in formal and informal presentation settings.
Strong interpersonal skills.
PREFERRED:
Experience of performing leading complex ethics case consultation of all age populations neonates to elderly at the request of multiple disciplines.
Doctor of Medicine or Jurisprudence degree desirable. (MD, JD)
APRN degree and experience desirable (DNP, PhD)
National professional certification in Healthcare Ethics Consulting Certification HEC C, or equivalent, desirable.
Knowledge and experience in measuring quality metrics and or outcomes for Ethics Consultations.
Knowledge and experience in the utilization of personal computers and the application of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation programs.
Experience in public speaking, scholarly presentations; participating or leading CME CNE programs.
Work Hours:: 8am-5pm; Varied Days ; Part-Time 22.5 hours per week
The Division of Medical Ethics is committed to providing the highest quality in ethics consultation by promoting collaboration of ethics resources and supporting the ethical foundation of quality health care. Through community commitment, our goal is to improve the recognition of personal values in healthcare decision making.
Patients and families with acute issues superimposed by tragic circumstances, advanced chronic illness or increased healthcare technology, are frequently faced with complex medical decisions. The Division of Medical Ethics provides the opportunity for patients and their families to address the ethical issues involved in their care. The Division’s trained, experienced clinical ethicists are committed to providing empathetic quality care to all patients who are confronted by clinical dilemmas that impact their care.
The Department of Medicine created the Division of Medical Ethics in 2011 to build upon Northwell Health’s successful track record and commitment to incorporate bioethics into clinical practice and physician education. We are committed to educating the next generation of physicians, nurses, social workers, lawyers, clergy and myriad health prof...essionals through our fellowship program, while contributing to research that will improve care transitions in health delivery. jobs.northwell.edu
