The Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is an international community of Roman Catholic women who dedicate their lives to God through vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and service. For more than 185 years, motivated by the Gospel of Jesus and inspired by the spirit of their founder Catherine McAuley, the Sisters of Mercy have responded to the continually changing needs of the times. With approximately 2,000 sisters in the Americas, they strive to make a difference in the lives of those in need in North, South, and Central America, the Caribbean, Guam, and the Philippines.
The Senior Director of Health & Wellness is a newly created role designed to plan, develop, and implement a common vision and strategy of health and wellness necessary to assist and support all Sisters of Mercy within the United States. Reporting to the Regional Chief Operating Officer (RCOO) and under the guidance of the Institute Leadership Team (ILT), the new Senior Director will provide oversight, management, guidance, collaboration, and facilitation for all areas of health and wellness.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience within complex organizations in nursing, social work, gerontology, healthcare administration, or related field. The successful candidate must have strong management skills, marked by a collaborative leadership style, a desire to innovate, and the ability to develop and mentor a staff. A Master’s degree in nursing, social work, or healthcare administration is required. Must be willing and able to travel throughout the United States.
Specific Responsibilities
* Develops and manages all aspects of the Institute’s Health and Wellness structure and budget resources, in collaboration with the Regional COO, ILT, Institute COO (ICOO), Institute Financial Officer (IFO), and Regional Health & Wellness.
* Provides oversight of Regional Health & Wellness Directors and their responsibilities as outlined in their position description.
* Oversees the ongoing evaluation of existing Institute healthcare structures and facilities.
* Recommends changes in use of resources, ensuring resource optimization and quality in the Mercy Tradition.
* Collaborates with Regional Health & Wellness Directors and Regional COO to make recommendations to the ILT related to long term care best practice initiatives and the effective utilization of retirement residencies.
* Communicates regularly and when requested with the ILT, ICOO, and IFO.
* Promotes, models, and maintains a positive, compassionate workplace environment while developing and maintaining respectful relationships.
* Annually prepares and submits the Institute’s Health and Wellness budget for approval by Finance or the ILT as appropriate.
* Keeps abreast on current issues and cutting edge thinking on health and wellness from thought leaders from around the country.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience within complex organizations in nursing, social work, gerontology, healthcare administration, or related field, ideally in a faith-based environment or religious setting.
* Master’s degree in nursing, social work, healthcare administration, or related field required.
* Must be willing and able to travel throughout the United States to Mercy sponsored locations and Mercy Care Centers (up to 40%).
The salary range for this position is $200,000 – $220,000 with flexibility based on education, skills, experience, and location.
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