POSITION SUMMARY

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. Defines and communicates a clear, compelling vision for the team that effectively ties into the mission and vision of Health First, and inspirationally leads the team to achieve that vision.
2. Provides leadership, motivation, coaching, feedback, and support to foster and strengthen, growth and development of an effective, high performing team.
3. Leads 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.
4. Demonstrates openness to hearing diverse ideas and thoughts; creates a sense of inclusivity; and encourages collaboration across teams to help break down silos to meet the team’s and organization’s goals.
5. Recruits, selects, grows, and retains highly engaged, high performing diverse and inclusive associates.
6. Displays strong strategic and financial acumen in areas of responsibility in alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• BSN required
• Master’s degree in nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related required OR, conditional and time limited waiver for master’s degree requirement may apply to internal associates who enroll in a master’s degree program within two years of transition to new role OR, external candidates may apply who are currently enrolled in a master’s degree program to complete within two years of hire.

*Licensure: *Current, active State of Florida RN license

*Work Experience: *At least five years of surgical leadership experience with demonstrated success and expertise in both growth and operational management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS– Sedentary

• Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, 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, on site or remote
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle

Job: *Clinical Professional

Organization: *Holmes Regional Medical Center

Title: Director, Surgical Services

Location: Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne

Requisition ID: 072790