Director Of Surgical Services

Director Of Surgical Services

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 of Surgical Services for our HCA Florida Aventura Hospital team where excellence creates excellence.

HCA Florida Aventura 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, additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, 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 wellbeing are also provided, along with a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock, family support through fertility and family building benefits, adoption assistance, referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, consumer discounts, retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance is available (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships), and there is a colleague recognition program and time away from work program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence). An Employee Health Assistance Fund offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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 of Surgical Services role today!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Director of Surgical Services ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall function and staffing of the unit(s)/department(s) in addition to forecasting, planning, and budget monitoring. The Director fosters a culture of accountability and collaboration and supports the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures in support of facility objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Quality: Cultivates a superior clinical identity by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes. Ensures adherence to standards of care.
• Manages variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost.
• Stays abreast of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations and actively pursues efforts to achieve.
• Stays abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance.
• Ensures equipment maintenance is performed regularly and according to regulatory and/or accreditation standards.
• Ensures efficient patient throughput and delivery of high quality, patient-centered care through volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning.
• Develops care coordination policies and procedures to promote improved quality, safety, and efficiency in care.
• Fosters interdisciplinary communication and collaboration within and across departments and ensures staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs.
• Directs nursing practice and unit operations. Develops policies, procedures, and nursing standards to ensure patient and family needs are assessed, met, and evaluated.
• Service: Provides leadership in attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience.
• Instills accountability for providing consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.
• Leverages various feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction.
• Provides leadership to execute a strategic roadmap designed to enhance patient experience and achieve optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and patient experience leaders to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices that enhance patient experience and customer service.
• People: Fosters a culture that inspires commitment to the vision/mission/values of the organization.
• Ensures employees are recognized, valued, and supported.
• Develops and implements strategies to elevate employee engagement.
• Identifies development opportunities or training needs of individual employees and teams.
• Provides coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance.
• Builds a competitively superior organization through attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent.
• Ensures people with the right skills and motivations are in the right role, at the right time, to meet business needs.
• Growth: Collaborates with administrative team and physicians to enhance existing services or develop new service offerings.
• Identifies opportunities for expansion or development of new services and product lines to promote growth.
• Identifies stakeholder engagement strategies, technological advances, and other opportunities to drive differentiation and increase volume.
• Finance: Participates in the annual budget process, including input into department revenue and expense forecasts, staffing, and supply and equipment needs.
• Monitors department budget performance; identifies trends and evaluates variances in relation to established budget.
• Develops and implements actions to address performance gaps.
• Ensures effective labor management, including position control, scheduling excellence, productivity management, and premium pay utilization.
• Maintains staffing to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Manages operating expenses, including the utilization of supplies and equipment.
• Identifies cost reduction opportunities and implements actions to achieve savings.
• Other: Performs other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to HCA Healthcare's "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement."

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or other approved education plan Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
• Master's Degree Preferred
• 1+ years applicable experience Required
• 3+ years applicable experience Preferred

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is a 467-bed hospital. We are a fully accredited medical surgery hospital. We leverage the latest technologies and treatment protocols to meet healthcare needs. HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is designated a Level II Trauma Center. This is awarded by the Florida Department of Health. We are certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. Always offering the best for our patients. Aventura's Comprehensive Community Cancer Program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Knowledgeably treating patients with urgency. We are an American College of Radiology accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. We take screenings seriously. Located in luxurious South Florida, our community offers an exceptional lifestyle. Our neighborhoods are surrounded by world-class culture and entertainment. With a prime location, you'll enjoy easy access to the very best South Florida has to offer. Achieve your career and lifestyle goals with us.

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 of Surgical Services. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.