Healthcare Ethics Consultant (PLEASANTON)

POSITION SUMMARY / RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Director of Ethics Services, provides expertise and effective clinical consultation to improve patient care. Provides ethics knowledge, analysis and expertise that enables clinical teams, clinical caregivers, chaplains, social workers and others within University Health to gain expertise and confidence at making sound ethical decisions. Assist the Director of Ethics Services in the planning, operation, and evaluation of ethics education, consultation, and organizational ethics integration throughout University Health. Serves as an Independent Living Donor Advocate (ILDA) for the University Health Transplant Institute.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a BSN in nursing with five years clinical experience, a masters degree in clinical or bioethics with two years of consultation experience. Must be Healthcare Ethics Consultation Certified (HEC-C). Experience in providing nursing and staff education is highly desirable.