AdventHealth

Director of Surgical Services

Posted on: 11 Mar 2021

Lake Wales, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Description
Director of Surgical Services

Location Address: 410 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Lake Wales

* A historic community with a hometown family feel; voted friendliest small town in FL
* Surrounded by golf courses, beautiful lakes, and outdoor adventures
* The facility is just 20 minutes away from LEGOLAND Florida
* Faith-based work environment
* Great benefits

Work Hours/Shift:

* 40 hours a week - Monday - Friday

You Will Be Responsible For:

* Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning, providing, and delegating care based on assessment of patient population.
* Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians and administration.
* Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.
* Follows through on problems that may compromise patient care by using the appropriate chain of command.
* Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions.
* Communicates appropriate information to charge nurse/supervisor/manager in a timely manner.
* Documents accurately and timely according to guidelines.
* Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff.
* Insures supplies and equipment for patient care are readily available and organized in an efficient manner.
* Correctly identifies and uses appropriately personal protective equipment.

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

* Current RN licensure in the State of Florida
* Current BLS or within 30 days of employment
* Current ACLS or within 30 days of employment
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
* BS or Masters degree in nursing (Preferred)
* Minimum five years clinical experience in area of specialty or related clinical field (preferred)

Job Summary:

The Director is the designated leader for specific nursing units. He/She is responsible for the patient population and assigned staff. The Director plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the unit activities. He/She provides direction, support and guidance to the assistant nurse managers and aids in their development both clinically and managerially. 24 hour accountability of units.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

AdventHealth

Altamonte Springs, FL

We are one of the largest faith-based health care providers in the United States. For 150 years, we have carried on a tradition of providing whole-person care that not only addresses patients' physical ailments, but also supports their emotional and spiritual well-being. We demonstrate the same level of compassion and care for our employees as well, doing all that we can to help them realize their full potential – both personally and professionally.

AdventHealth is comprised of more than 82,000 employees and physicians nationwide who share a common purpose, are united in mission and deliver whole person care – care that treats the body, mind and spirit. Our health care system finds its roots in the heritage and continuing ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which has a 150-year legacy of innovative health care services.

Throughout the United States, our system has more than 40 outstanding hospital-anchored markets in nine states, and our team delivers care to about 25,000 people a day.

Each of our employees is a valued member of our team. They play an important role in ensuring every person we serve is treated with uncommon compassion, feels connected throughout their experience, receives exceptional care, trusts us as reliable, and ultimately, feels whole because of their engagement with us. Everyone deserves this kind of experience and this is our promise – it’s how we live out our mission.