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HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare.

Job Summary:

Provide leadership for planning, management, implementation, integration and coordination of the unit in support of facility goals dedicated to excellence, effective leadership, and financial stability. Support the delivery of the high quality, cost effective patient care through activities based on facility strategic goals and objectives.

What you will do in this role:

Enhance the department through performance improvement and appropriate utilization of resources.
Develop an operational system that supports a seamless flow of patients through the continuum of care.
Facilitate the development of a comprehensive education program for patients and staff.
Collaborate with physicians to provide leadership thoughout the department.
Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding new technology and services.
Collaborates proactively with all interdisciplinary team members and with a patient/family focus to facilitate and maximize client healthcare outcomes.
Coordinates multi-disciplinary patient care conferences for high risk or medically complex patients.
Leads research projects under the IRB.
Directs development of specific short and long-range programs and project plans to obtain the facility objectives.
Responsible for the planning and coordination of activities, the operational efficiency and effectiveness as well as major impact on all other hospital areas.
Effectively interviews and selects a qualified number of personnel as required to meet department objectives.
Ensures hiring practices conform to appropriate Affirmative Action/EEO practices and regulations.

Provides direction to the staff and supervisors.
Reviews performance of the department staff and approves staff evaluations.
Responsible for appropriate disciplinary action of staff members as needed.

Requirements:

5+ years of Recent (Within the last year) acute care RN leadership experience
Bachelors Degree
(APRN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, or (RN) Registered Nurse
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Who does this position report to? CNO
Why is the position open? Last Director resigned
How many total beds are in the unit? 24
Volume: 18 per day AVG
How many FTEs will the candidate be overseeing? 27
What are the qualities that leadership likes? Team Player, good communicator, optimistic

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 wellbeing
401(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 stock
Family 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 more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time 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.