Pros
Health care is changing dramatically everyday- new health care policies sociologically, new advances in medical processes & procedures, cutting-edge medicines & treatments to implement, new organizational systems and tools to implement, and new and unique challenges to respond to from the communities that we serve. Providence is re-inventing itself in order to best integrate and reflect those exciting new changes in dynamic ways within the organization, and doing it all with a strong mission to 'ease the way' of those who come to us for compassionate care. As a mission-focused, non-profit, the purpose we serve and the values that unite us are referenced daily. The 'heart' of the organization is something that is externally acknowledged and cared for consciously. The people that I interact with daily act with the patient in mind every day- whether they are in a hospital or clinical setting or an administrative role (e.g., Finance, IT, HR, etc.) I get to work with focused, compassionate, smart, and committed people every day. I honestly feel 'on the edge' in a good way as an employee at Providence- on the edge of operationalizing visionary sociological & medical changes, on the edge with break-through thinking that can make a difference within the Providence organization, and on the edge of crafting solutions that positively affect the world and the people that I live with every day.
Cons
The PROS captured the vision and aspirational energy of Providence, translating that into day-to-day operations is a BIG challenge, and sometimes feels like it can't happen fast enough and can be very frustrating. Change is like that. There is recognition from all that it is a time of much change. We need to reinvent ourselves to be a more capably deliver on our health care service promises. AND as those changes are being defined and implemented, there is work to do...lots of work. Therein, lies the rub. The CON I described above is not an uncommon situation- I've worked in a good variety of organizations and industries. What is different here is the size of the changes that are needed- health care is revolutionizing, not simply evolving. Providence needs to revolutionize too (i.e., upgrade our organizational technologies, continue to add skilled talent to the workforce, develop the skills of existing caregivers/ employees, ensure that our desire and processes for innovation become 'the norm,' etc...). Frankly, there are times when 'the old ways' get in our way of integrating 'the new ways.' But then I reflect back on the phenomenal opportunity of our vision and mission and am refueled, but it would be excellent and more efficient if some of the above revolutionary changes could happen even faster!