Director Surgical Svcs- Operating Room

Director Of Surgical Services

The Director of Surgical Services is fully engaged in the planning, establishing / developing, leading, and evaluating of quality clinical and support services for Surgical Services.

Primary Accountabilities

1. Serves as an integral member of the Surgical Services Team to develop and implement strategic and growth plans that achieve product excellence, customer delight, access, ease and convenience, and reduce cost.

2. Evaluates methodologies, systems, and programs and implements changes necessary to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness for improved patient care services.

3. Leads in the planning for surgical services facilities and recommends action to the System Director for equipment modifications, purchases, and essential construction to promote Health First's vision of "best outcome lowest cost."

4. Coordinates / allocates personnel, materials, and financial resources with an understanding of patient care needs, projected patient census and changes in healthcare technology with respect to growth / volume, quality, physician engagement, costs and operating net income.

5. Maintains technical expertise and continuously develops leadership skills through ongoing education and experiential opportunities.

6. Keeps the System Director of Surgical Services informed on the progress and status of entity objectives and action plans.

7. Plans, implements, and evaluates goals / objectives for the surgical services areas of responsibility.

8. Consistently develops, designs, interprets, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures necessary to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness for improved patient care services.

9. Assists the System Director in determining priorities as necessary to meet the changing demands of the Health System through effective planning, implementation and evaluation of surgical services goals and objectives.

10. Serves as a surgical services liaison between system / hospital / clinic administration, physicians, departments, and staff to ensure cost-effective utilization of services and processes.

11. Disseminates best practice information obtained from across Health First, and from outside system resources.

12. Delegates and supports assigned areas in preparing and maintaining documentation for compliance with regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission, AHCA, etc.

Leadership Accountabilities

1. Define and communicate a clear, compelling vision for the team that effectively ties into the mission and vision of Health First and inspire the team to achieve that vision.

2. Provide leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback and support to foster and strengthen growth and development of an effective, high performing team.

3. Lead change through effective communication, explaining the connection and value to the organization, creating stronger buy-in and urgency, while understanding impact to the team to obtain commitment.

4. Demonstrate openness to hearing diverse ideas and thoughts; create a sense of inclusivity; and encourage collaboration across teams to help break down silos to meet the team's and organization's goals.

5. Recruit, select, grow, and retain highly engaged, high performing diverse and inclusive associates.

6. Display strong strategic and financial acumen in areas of responsibility in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.

Work Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

o Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

o Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field required OR

o Conditional and time limited waiver for Master's degree requirement may apply to candidates currently enrolled in a Master's degree program to complete within two years of transfer / hire into role.

Work Experience : Progressive leadership experience and advancement within the Surgical Services environment.

Licensure : RN Licensure in the State of Florida or endorsement.

Certification : None

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

o Excellent oral and written communication skills.

o Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

o Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements

Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and stooping.

Long periods of computer time or at workstation.

Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.

May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and / or low to moderate noise.

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.

Workspace may vary from open to confined, onsite, or remote.

May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time

Paygrade : EDR