Ascension Mercy Hospital - Volunteer Services
Ascension Mercy Medical Center
500 S. Oakwood Road
Oshkosh, WI 54904
http://www.ascension.org/ascensionmercyvolunteer
Non-Profit [501(c)(3)]
Mission: Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. Our Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. We are advocates of a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words.
Clientele: Patients, visitors, and staff of all ages, ethnicities, and abilities
Services: Ascension Mercy Hospital proudly serves the Oshkosh community with a history of more than a century of quality care. Our facility provides total healthcare and surgical services, as well as many medical specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, intensive care, pulmonary, general surgery, obstetrics, adult and geriatric behavioral health, and neurosurgery. Mercy is the home of the Kennedy Center for the Hip and Knee, a nationally-recognized program for hip and knee replacement.
Internship Description (120 Hours):
3 areas potentially available for placement:
VOLUNTEER SERVICES - To provide college field placement student volunteers with a realistic view of the hospital volunteer service functions, and provide a variety of observation and learning experiences.
1. Become aware of total volunteer program at Mercy Hospital and how it supplements staff
2. Volunteer recruitment - staff recruitment fairs
3. Assist with the onboarding of new volunteers
4. Interview new volunteers and write a “volunteer spotlight” article for newsletter
5. Attend hospital/community meetings/events as appropriate
6. Assist in event planning and fundraising events
7. Shadow in a variety of volunteer assignment areas
8. Provide clerical and data entry support
MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION
To provide college student volunteer field placement student volunteers with a realistic view of hospital-based Foundation functions and provide a variety of hands on experiences.
1. Assist Foundation staff with assigned projects or events.
2. Write articles for newsletters or help in grant writing.
3. Shadow and meet with representatives of other business entities within Ascension.
4. Attend hospital/community meetings/events as appropriate.
5. Complete assigned projects
PATIENT ACCESS DEPARTMENT
To provide college student volunteers field placement student volunteers with a realistic view of the hospital volunteer service functions, and provide a variety of observation and learning experiences as able:
1. Information Desks (Main gateway to the hospital open 24 hrs a day manned 16 hrs)
2. Outpatient Testing (Lab, radiology open 16 hrs)
3. Registration (open 24 hrs ER/Board Room/Registration Office visits)
4. Cashier’s Office (Open 8-3 M-F)
5. Benefits and Eligibility Office (Open 7-3 M-F)
6. Central Scheduling (St. E’s M-F 7-5)
7. Compliment depts. at St. E’s (same hours)
8. Management Observation Experience (will vary depending on participant)
a. Director/Manager/Coordinator b. CEO, VP Nursing & Operations (if available)
9. Enroll patients in the Hospital Electronic Medical Health Record
Advanced Internship Description (280 Hours):
3 areas potentially available for placement:
VOLUNTEER SERVICES - To provide college field placement student volunteers with a realistic view of the hospital volunteer service functions, and provide a variety of observation and learning experiences.
1. Become aware of total volunteer program at Mercy Hospital and how it supplements staff
2. Volunteer recruitment - staff recruitment fairs
3. Assist with the onboarding of new volunteers
4. Interview new volunteers and write a “volunteer spotlight” article for newsletter
5. Attend hospital/community meetings/events as appropriate
6. Assist in event planning and fundraising events
7. Shadow in a variety of volunteer assignment areas
8. Provide clerical and data entry support
MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION - MERCY HEALTH FOUNDATION
To provide college student volunteer field placement student volunteers with a realistic view of hospital-based Foundation functions and provide a variety of hands on experiences.
1. Assist Foundation staff with assigned projects or events.
2. Write articles for newsletters or help in grant writing.
3. Shadow and meet with representatives of other business entities within Ascension.
4. Attend hospital/community meetings/events as appropriate.
5. Complete assigned projects
PATIENT ACCESS DEPARTMENT - To provide college student volunteers field placement student volunteers with a realistic view of the hospital volunteer service functions, and provide a variety of observation and learning experiences as able:
1. Information Desks (Main gateway to the hospital open 24 hrs a day manned 16 hrs)
2. Outpatient Testing (Lab, radiology open 16 hrs)
3. Registration (open 24 hrs ER/Board Room/Registration Office visits)
4. Management Observation Experience (will vary depending on participant)
a. Director/Manager/Coordinator b. Nursing & Operations Director (if available)
9. Enroll patients in the Hospital Electronic Medical Health Record
Leadership Experience - Advanced Internship (280 hours):
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Project Lead in Assigned Projects such as Volunteer Recruitment Events, Solicitation of Donations from Businesses, Newsletter, Volunteer Recognition Event
FOUNDATION
Project Lead in Assigned Projects such as: donor solicitation, fundraising event, and grant writing
PATIENT ACCESS
Project Lead in Enrolling patient in Hospital Electronic Medical Health Record
Availability: Fall, Spring, Summer, Days, Nights, Weekends
Category: Health & Wellness