Ethics Program Director

Easyservice Italia

. Lead Ethics Services operations across assigned geographies, including acute care hospitals, ambulatory care sites, and other regional services .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNorfolk • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $51 - $82 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical and organizational ethics, applying Catholic moral frameworks and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs) to decision-making and education. Proven ability to lead ethics services operations, develop ethics committees, and implement strategies that enhance ethical practices in healthcare settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Healthcare EthicsHEC-C CertificationClinical Ethics Consultation SkillsKnowledge Of Catholic Moral TheologyStrong Verbal And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Ethics ConsultationEthics Education DevelopmentPolicy Review And DevelopmentData Collection And ReportingInterdisciplinary Case Discussion

Soft Skills

Strong Judgment And DiscernmentEmpathy And ProfessionalismCollaboration And Relationship-BuildingOrganizational SkillsAbility To Influence And Facilitate Dialogue

Certifications & Qualifications

HEC-C Certification

Industry Keywords

Ethical And Religious DirectivesHealthcare OperationsMission IntegrationClinical EthicsCatholic Healthcare Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Ethics Services operations across assigned geographies, including acute care hospitals, ambulatory care sites, and other regional services
Work closely with System and regional mission leadership and collaborate with peer ethics leads and spiritual health leadership
Implement and maintain system-wide ethics programs and initiatives
Conduct regional travel and in-person and virtual work with leadership, peers, and customers
Design and implement strategies aligned with best practice standards for Catholic healthcare ethics services
Engage with clinical and operational leaders, providers, managers, patients, families, and community members
Implement clinical and organizational ethics protocols and guidance within assigned geographies
Contribute to mission and ethics strategic initiatives
Develop and lead Ethics Committees and clinical rounding mechanisms
Identify and address ethics education needs and develop education in response to consultations
Apply Catholic moral frameworks and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs) to consultation, education, policy review, and operational decision-making
Develop prioritized solutions and implement strategies that sustain a culture of discernment in operational decision-making
Conduct and/or supervise clinical ethics consultation remotely or in person
Participate in or lead Mission Due Diligence as requested
Participate in development and review of ethics-related policies and procedures and serve as a subject matter expert
Maintain professional skills and competencies, current knowledge of clinical and organizational ethics, healthcare operations, and relevant regulations
Work toward achieving or maintaining HEC-C credentials and participate in requisite continuing education
Collect and report data to assess high reliability, continuous quality improvement, and the impact of Ethics services, education, and integration
Manage regional and site sustainability goals and perform other mission and ethics duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s level ethics degree or master’s degree in Healthcare Ethics, Bioethics, Theology, or related field (required)
HEC-C – Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified (required or obtained within two years of hire)
5 years of progressively responsible experience in clinical ethics, organizational ethics, mission integration, theology, pastoral care, or a related field in healthcare or Catholic ministry (required)
Experience providing ethics consultation in complex clinical cases involving patients, families, clinicians, and interdisciplinary care teams (required)
Clinical ethics consultation skills in complex patient care and organizational situations
Knowledge of Catholic moral theology and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs)
Ability to analyze and apply ethical and faith-based frameworks to clinical, operational, and organizational decision-making
Skills in ethics education, facilitation, and interdisciplinary case discussion
Ability to develop ethics committees, clinical rounding processes, education plans, and consultation mechanisms
Ability to review and develop ethics-related policies, procedures, and guidance aligned with the ERDs and mission standards
Ability to collect, interpret, and report ethics-related data to support quality improvement and service impact
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong judgment, discernment, and critical thinking
Ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across clinical, mission, spiritual health, legal, risk, and operational teams
Ability to influence, facilitate dialogue, and build alignment without direct authority
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in a complex environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support