Mission Intern

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Mercy Health!

The Bon Secours Mercy Health Internship Program is a paid, immersive program that will expose students to the healthcare industry while also giving them the skills and experience needed to build a future career. The program also features additional opportunities for mentorship, networking, career & professional development, job shadowing, and exposure to senior and executive leaders. The Mission Intern will work under the direction of the VP of Mission for the Cincinnati Market, this intern will assist with Mission and Spiritual Care projects and services.

Location: Cincinnati Market, Mercy Health West Hospital

Dates: Monday, May 22nd - Friday, August 11th

Hours: 40

Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministry's Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are: Stewardship, Human Dignity, Integrity, Compassion, and Service.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with strengthening Mission culture initiatives such as prayer services and initiatives helping associates with understanding health care as a vocation/calling
• Assist with ethics program initiatives
• Work with the Spiritual Care and Chaplain team with patient experience initiatives
• Assist with other Mission projects

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree in: Theology, Spirituality, Ethics or related fields

• Strong service orientation
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and sense of accountability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite - specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be self-motivated, capable of taking initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing priorities, and effectively manage deadlines
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and have strong rapport with the leaders and colleagues
• Ability to work independently
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong time management and organization skills

Accountabilities:

Professionalism & Integrity

• Displays positive attitude and work ethic
• Adheres to Mission and Mercy Health's Core Values
• Exhibits professional behavior, integrity and ethical behavior consistently
• Accepts personal responsibility

Communication

• Delivers communications, both oral and written, that are timely, clear and concise
• Applies effective listening skills
• Demonstrates ability to adjust communication style of the audience

Technical Skills

• Develops understanding of projects and how tasks relate to the "big picture"
• Demonstrates ability to research, analyze and conclude on issues
• Asks the right questions to garner an appropriate level of understanding

Teamwork

• Demonstrates ability to work well with others and builds positive relationships with team members
• Represents own interests while working for the good of the team

Focus on Quality & Workload Management

• Delivers a high-quality work product ensuring its completeness and organization is logical
• Uses effective time management skills to complete project work within specified deadlines
• Performs thorough self-reviews of work
• Meets assigned deadlines while performing assigned tasks
• Keeps supervisor informed on a routine basis as to the status of various projects, particularly when a delay or problem arises

Personal Effectiveness

• Takes initiative and is willing to attempt new tasks/responsibilities. Asks questions when unclear of a concept or idea
• Requests challenging assignments to ensure continuous learning
• Actively solicits feedback on performance

About Bon Secours Mercy Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health is one of the five largest non-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the United Sates. We operate across 2 Countries - U.S. and Ireland and across 7 states - Ohio, Kentucky, New York, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida. With 48 hospital and over 1000 sites of care, BSMH brings in over $8 Billion in net operating revenue a year. Driven by a strong mission, we donate nearly $2 Million a day is community benefits!

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

Department:

SS Mission

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 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].