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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The Director of Mission, under the direction of the Market Executive of Mission, provides leadership and strengthens the presence and influence of the mission in the assigned facility, services and activities. The Director coordinates efforts to ensure the integration of our Catholic identity through Bon Secours Mercy Health Mission’s four key strategic pillars: Spirituality, Ethics, Catholic Social Teaching and Mission Integration. The Director serves as a member of the institution’s leadership team collaborating to achieve key priority initiatives and demonstrating leadership culture behaviors. Directors may have market responsibilities per direction of the Market Executive of Mission.

Essential Job Functions

+ Responds to facility mission needs as related to spirituality, ethics, catholic social teaching and mission integration.

+ Initiates and recommends budget for department: Formulates review and approves all budget expenditures with the Executive of Mission.

+ Participates in regular leadership meetings of market or site; participates in operational meetings and committees related to the role of Mission and Values

+ Partners with community health, diversity and inclusion, sustainability and advocacy functions on mission related initiatives.

+ Has specific responsibility for a presence and involvement at site and makes rounds to support patient experience and associate well-being.

+ Promotes use of rituals to help employees understand the spiritual meaning and Catholic heritage of key celebrations (ie. Foundress days, Earth Day, Feast of St. Francis, MLK Jr. Day)

+ Orients new hires to Mission and values, the culture of the organization and historical legacy of the Sisters and Catholic identity. Orients new managers to their role in clinical and organizational ethics and identifies each employee as responsible for knowing and living the mission

+ Collaborates with Human Resources to recognize and celebrate associates who demonstrate a commitment to Mission through values-based behaviors;

+ Serve a Co-chair of ethics committee and leads ethics program for the institution. Coordinates with Group Ethics lead on best practices, ethics competencies and ensures compliance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care.

+ In collaboration with the Market Executive of Mission, implements the BSMH system KPIs, Mission strategic initiatives as they connect to the assigned institution.

Job Requirements

+ **Required Minimum Education:** Graduate Degree (Masters) in Theology, Religious Studies or related field

+ Practicing member of the Roman Catholic Church (preferred.)

+ **Minimum Years and Type of Experience:** 2-3 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a health care or not-for-profit organization. Leadership experience with faith-based organizations.

+ Strong working knowledge of Catholic theology, as outlined in CHA Competencies for Mission Leaders.

+ Strong working knowledge of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services

+ Committed to embracing and sharing the values of Bon Secours Mercy Health System, strong sense of service orientation

+ Skilled at relationship building.

+ Effective communicator who can work collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituencies

+ Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills

+ Effective negotiator who can advocate effectively and build consensus

+ Effective research, analytical, judgment, and problem solving skills.

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

+ Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

+ Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, 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

_Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status._

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]