Director-Ethics, Cape Girardeau, MO

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

The Director - Ethics provides leadership to clinical ethics services through consultation, education, and policy development. This position serves the hospital and clinic by working collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, co-workers, and health ministry leaders to facilitate ethical decision-making consistent with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services and the integration of Mercy Values.

The Director supports the integration of the mission of the Mercy Health Ministry by their participation and leadership of mission and formation activities.

The Director-Ethics performs related duties as assigned in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and charism.

This position reports to both the local Executive Director-Mission and the Executive Director-Ethics at the Ministry Office.

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Master’s degree in Ethics, Theology or a related academic training acceptable.  
• Experience: Clinical health care ethics practice
• Preferred Education:D. in moral theology or moral philosophy with a specialization in health care ethics
• Preferred Experience: Five years in clinical ethics consultation or health-care experience. 
• Other skills & knowledge:
  • Proven ability to foster trust, navigate sensitive conversations, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders in complex healthcare environments
  • Must demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and leadership ability.
  • Willingness and ability to represent and apply the moral teachings of the Catholic Church to clinical issues.
  • Must be capable of clear thinking, communicating effectively and of travel as required by the job.
  • Must be able to use/learn to use the comprehensive electronic medical record.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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