What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Vice President-Mission (Exempt) position at Mercy?
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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
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Overview:
The Senior Vice President of Mission serves as a strategic and operational leader at the system level responsible for embedding and advancing Mercy’s mission, values, and faith-based identity across all operations. This role ensures that the ministry’s Catholic Identity and heritage are evident in decision-making, leadership development, community engagement, and caregiver experience. The SVP of Mission partners with executive leadership to foster a culture of compassion, service, and ethical integrity, while guiding initiatives that align with the organization’s purpose and long-term vision.
Key Responsibilities
Mission Integration & Strategy
- Lead the development and execution of mission integration strategies across all service lines and communities.
- Ensure alignment of organizational goals with the ministry’s core values and Catholic identity.
- Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and executive team on ethical, spiritual, and cultural matters.
- Serve on the Mercy Senior Leadership Team to facilitate the understanding of and application of the Mery mission, values, charism and Catholic Identity into ministry-wide organizational decisions, practices, and activities.
Spiritual Leadership & Formation
- Oversee spiritual care services and chaplaincy programs, ensuring quality and consistency across facilities.
- Develop and implement formation programs for leaders and caregivers that deepen understanding of the mission.
- Facilitate reflection and discernment practices that support ethical decision-making and leadership growth.
- Leads formation programs for leaders, physicians and boards, and caregiver formation activities.
- Ensures positive and initiative-taking engagement with the Catholic dioceses of our service areas.
Community Engagement & Advocacy
- Represent the organization in community partnerships, faith-based coalitions, and advocacy efforts.
- Promote initiatives that address social determinants of health and support vulnerable populations.
- Guide philanthropic and outreach efforts to reflect the ministry’s mission and values.
Organizational Culture & Ethics
- Champion a culture of respect, inclusion, and service throughout the organization.
- Personifies and embodies our Christian/Catholic/Mercy Identity in an exemplary manner.
- Lead efforts to assess and improve caregiver experience through mission-driven practices.
- Provide ethical consultation and support for complex organizational decisions.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in theology, Divinity, Mission Leadership, or related field required.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in mission integration or spiritual care within a healthcare or nonprofit setting.
Deep understanding of Catholic healthcare ministry and ethical frameworks.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence executive-level strategy.
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and people skills.
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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