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Cleveland Clinic

Staff Bioethicist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$189K - $237K/yr

Mentor and supervise bioethics fellows and rotating trainees. * Contribute to Center- and ... registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and ...

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Emory University

Assistant Professor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... bioethics faculty in the Center for Ethics. The primary responsibilities of this on-campus position will involve teaching at the graduate and healthcare professional level (medicine, nursing, etc ...

Emory University

Assistant Professor

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... bioethics faculty in the Center for Ethics. The primary responsibilities of this on-campus position will involve teaching at the graduate and healthcare professional level (medicine, nursing, etc ...

Emory University

Assistant Professor

Atlanta, GA

... bioethics faculty in the Center for Ethics. The primary responsibilities of this on-campus position will involve teaching at the graduate and healthcare professional level (medicine, nursing, etc ...

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How much do bioethics nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for bioethics nurse in the United States is $38.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Bioethics Nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bioethics Nurse, you need a solid background in nursing practice, clinical ethics, and healthcare law, typically supported by a nursing degree, RN licensure, and specialized training or certification in bioethics. Familiarity with case management systems, medical documentation software, and institutional ethics committee protocols is crucial. Outstanding critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and communication skills set top candidates apart in this role. These competencies are essential for guiding complex ethical decisions, supporting patients and families, and ensuring healthcare practices align with legal and moral standards.

What are Bioethics Nurses?

Bioethics Nurses are registered nurses who specialize in addressing ethical issues in healthcare, particularly those involving patient care, medical research, and policy development. They help patients, families, and healthcare teams navigate complex decisions such as end-of-life care, informed consent, and allocation of limited resources. Bioethics Nurses often serve on ethics committees, provide education about ethical standards, and support the development of institutional policies. Their role is crucial in ensuring that healthcare practices align with ethical principles and respect patients' rights and dignity.

How does a Bioethics Nurse typically collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in healthcare settings?

Bioethics Nurses work closely with physicians, social workers, legal advisors, and hospital ethics committees to address complex ethical issues in patient care. They often facilitate discussions about end-of-life decisions, informed consent, and patient autonomy, ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered. Regular participation in case conferences and ethics consultations allows them to guide teams in making ethically sound decisions while advocating for patients’ rights and values. This collaborative approach is vital in supporting both patients and healthcare professionals through challenging ethical dilemmas.
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Infographic showing various Bioethics Nurse job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,321 per year, or $38.6 per hour.
Nurse Bioethicist

Nurse Bioethicist

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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94th of 534 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Description
The Department of Health Humanities & Bioethics (HHBE) at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (URSMD), and the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) seek to recruit an Associate Professor level faculty member/nurse leader for a new full-time, professional or academic interprofessional bioethics position.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
This joint appointment includes A) a clinical component in Nursing Practice in Strong Memorial Hospital (50%), B) a clinical ethics and scholarship component in the School of Medicine and Dentistry (50%).
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Serve as Director, Clinical Nurse Ethics
o Oversee and facilitate nursing ethics activities, including needs assessments and evaluate quality and potential impact on patients, families, and nursing staff
o Conduct ethics and moral distress debriefing for clinical staff
o Serve as a member of the clinical ethics consultation team
o Develop programs designed to ameliorate moral distress
o Contribute to the ethics teaching and scholarship in SMD & potentially in SON undergrad, graduate, and professional settings in collaboration with faculty in bioethics and in health humanities
o Develop curricular material to promote nursing leadership in hospital ethics activities
o Organize and manage the annual bioethics conference
o Attend monthly HHBE and Nursing Practice Executive Council
o Serve on URSMD committees, as appropriate
o Build interprofessional collaborations around moral issues inherent in-patient care
o Work with colleagues in Nursing, Medicine, Hospital Administration, and other disciplines to develop and integrate programs that assure excellence in ethics education
Qualifications
Candidates must have an excellent record of quality ethics teaching and scholarship, and significant experience in clinical ethics consultation. This position requires a doctoral degree relevant to clinical bioethics, nursing ethics, and medical ethics (PhD, DNP, DrPH or equivalent). Candidates will have evidence of substantial educational and clinical work related to moral distress in healthcare. Certification as a healthcare ethics consultant is preferred. Significant clinical ethics experience with healthcare trainees across the learning continuum and in interprofessional settings is essential, with particular expertise in clinical ethics, organizational ethics, death and dying, and cultural issues relevant to healthcare. Given the interprofessional /interdisciplinary focus of this position in the Department of HHBE, a strong record of collaborations with diverse professional communities, including work in narratives and other humanities disciplines related to ethics is an asset. We especially welcome faculty who bring an equity lens to their scholarship and teaching.
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The referenced pay range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

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