Director Surgical Services
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Description
This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction
Executives thrive with us! HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Director Surgical Services for our HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital team where excellence creates excellence.
Benefits
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Healthcare has expanded our influence across the healthcare industry by investing $3.5 billion in capital improvements in recent years. Do you want to be an influencer in healthcare? Apply for our Director Surgical Services role today!
Job Summary And Qualifications
The role of Director of Surgical Services leads the perioperative team by focusing on safe patient care while effectively managing operations. The Director Surgical Services has 24/7 responsibility for their departments.
What you will do in this role
You will accurately identify real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow through and communicationYou will actively participate in service, departmental and hospital wide committees as assigned, providing ongoing communication to those one representsYou will advance the customer experience in Surgical ServicesYou will coach subordinates through providing feedback, constructive critique of work, facilitates individual development plan, and documents their job performanceYou will adhere to all Human Resource policiesYou will effectively communicate departmental, organization and industry information to staffYou will facilitate evidence based employee engagement practicesYou will effectively build strong relationships and networks to deliver upon organizational and department goalsYou will participate in employee and patient rounding and identify and mentor potential future leadersYou will enforce standards of care for surgical services and develops processes to measure and ensure consistent complianceYou will develop, implement, and evaluate an ongoing surgical services program which assures quality patient care consistent with the Hospital missionYou will monitor compliance with regulatory, accrediting and hospital policy, environmental, patient, and personnel safetyYou will oversee a PI program that consistently monitors and evaluates critical aspects of care. You will be responsible for department’s operational excellence by ensuring delivery of quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standardsYou will follow the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Blood borne and Airborne PathogensYou will enforce safe procedural site and patient verification policyYou will monitor and respond to quality event reportingYou will support new program strategies and/or program enhancements which would expand patient servicesYou will develop, prioritize and defend capital equipment requestsYou will be responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization’s financial resourcesYou will advance the growth agenda for Surgical ServicesYou will strives to become the OR of Choice for physicians, patients, staff, and payers in the community they serveYou will demonstrate a poised and confident demeanor that reassures others and commands respect within the organization and the communityYou will develop and build strategic internal and external networksYou will promote consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient serviceYou will practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”You will perform other duties as assigned
What qualifications you will need
Bachelor's degree in nursing requiredMaster's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field preferred3+ years of experience in a leadership role preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experienceCurrently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation requiredCertified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferredCertified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 229-bed acute care facility accredited by the Joint Commission. Since 1983, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital has provided quality care to the Treasure Coast community. We offer a full range of services including a birthing center, cardiac catheterization lab, cancer care, and breast center. We offer minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, general and vascular surgery. The Orthopedic and Spine Institute offers the latest in orthopedic equipment. This ensures patients have access to high-quality care. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a Certified Primary Stroke Center, and an American College of Cardiology accredited Chest Pain Center. The Emergency Room at the main hospital and the freestanding ER at Darwin Square are designed with consideration for special populations such as pediatric and geriatric patients.
We are located in Port St. Lucie, a city which attracts a vibrant mix of people due to its low crime rate, diverse housing stock, and abundant open space. If you are interested in a dynamic career in a great location, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that provides both personal satisfaction and professional growth, apply to join HCA Healthcare as a Director Surgical Services. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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