Director-Ethics

Summary:

The Director of Ethics has the responsibility for providing leadership, education, and processes to ensure that Ethics standards are implemented and integrated throughout CHRISTUS Health. These standards derive from the theological and ethical foundations of the Catholic Church, philosophical bioethics, professional organization guidance, and the appropriate accrediting and regulatory healthcare agencies. This Associate fosters an explicit understanding of Catholic Theology foundational to the CHRISTUS Mission, Core Values, and Vision. The Associate collaborates with regional leadership teams, local administrators and leaders, and system Associates to identify local and regional needs and achieve the implementation and integration of the derived standards. This Associate reports to the Vice President, Ethics and collaborates with this Job to consistently actualization of Mission, Core Values, and Ethics.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Ethics:
• Recommend and develop system-wide ethical guidelines, policies, and guidance concerning ethics issues (predominantly clinical but may be organizational, business or social).
• Promote an understanding of and adherence to the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.
• Interface with other key departments in CHRISTUS Health concerning the ethical dimensions of their work; e.g. Managed Care and Networks, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Legal, Advocacy, Communications, Strategic and Financial Planning, Corporate Integrity, etc.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive ethics education and training programs for CHRISTUS Health, including the membership of Ethics Committees (ECs) and ethics program leaders.
• Maintain, develop, and coordinate integral ecology or environmental (Care for Creation) initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support for the local ECs. Track the ethical issues the regional and local ECs are addressing. Conduct periodic forums of the Chairs of the Regional and local ECs. Respond to local and regional ministry needs as identified by Mission, ethics, and other leaders.
• Track emerging issues in clinical ethics that impact CHRISTUS Health and provide information and guidance on them to management, patient care administration, medical staffs, etc.
• Maintain an inventory of ethical policies throughout CHRISTUS Health.
• Collaborate with local Mission, ethics, and other leaders to ensure the development, education, and function of regional and local ECs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and maintain Palliative Care throughout CHRISTUS Health.
• Work with the CHRISTUS Health research program, being responsive to needs and directions, such as ethics education for the Institutional Review Board in CHRISTUS Health. Mission and Spiritual Care:
• Collaborates with senior leadership on the Mission Identity Assessment (MIA) processes within CHRISTUS Health, including scheduling, data, and analyses.
• Collaborates with senior leadership in the development of a corporate culture for CHRISTUS Health, including the enrichment formation programs for CHRISTUS leadership.
• Collaborates with senior leadership on the Leadership and Ethics Academy.
• Supports senior leadership for the semi-annual meetings of the Mission and Spiritual Care

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Doctorate in Ethics, Healthcare or Theology

Experience

• Understands the Catholic Church and its teachings and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work as a team member; poise and clarity in group presentations.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• N/A

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

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