Director Emergency Services

Introduction HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprising over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care in 21 states and the United Kingdom. We are looking for a Director Emergency Services for our HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital team where excellence creates excellence. Benefits 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. Job Summary and Qualifications The Director of Emergency Services ensures high quality, patient‑centered care through oversight of the overall function and staffing of the unit(s) and 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. Ensures a culture of accountability and transparency in the provision of care. Stays abreast of internal and external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations and actively pursues efforts to achieve them. Stays abreast of legal and regulatory standards and ensures compliance, developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with all legal and regulatory standards. 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 and patient satisfaction. Develops and implements strategies to elevate the patient experience. 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, and values of the organization. Ensures employees are recognized, valued, and supported, developing and implementing strategies to elevate employee engagement. Identifies development opportunities or training needs of individual employees and teams, providing 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, technology advances, and other opportunities to drive differentiation and increase volume. Finance Participates in the annual budget process, providing input into department revenue and expense forecasts, staffing, and supply and equipment needs. Monitors department budget performance, identifies trends, and evaluates variances relative to established budget, developing and implementing actions to address performance gaps. Ensures effective labor management, including position control, scheduling excellence, productivity management, and premium pay utilization, maintaining 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 the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Master’s degree preferred. 3+ years of applicable experience required. 5+ years of applicable experience preferred. HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital is a 65‑bed hospital with more than 150 physicians. We offer private rooms, a Certified Orthopedic Joint Replacement Program, a Certified Spine Surgery Program, and a state‑of‑the‑art surgery center. Emergency services, a critical care unit, and a Certified Diabetes Education Program are available. We also provide inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, as well as a local hospital‑based Wellness Center with health‑related seminars throughout the year. 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. Unlock your leadership potential with HCA Healthcare. We are an equal opportunity employer. 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