Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912
Department: Operating Room
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/7:00:00 AM to
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$56.40 - $76.14 / hour
Lee Health is currently seeking an experienced Surgical Services Director for Gulf Coast Medical Center. We are a 699 bed Hospital located in Fort Myers FL.
This leader will oversee functions in the Operating Room, PeriOperative Services, and Endoscopy. Must have at least 3 years of experience in a director level role overseeing Surgical Services preferably in a larger hospital (15 plus OR's).
Lee Health is Southwest Floridas premier community-owned health system, serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral and surrounding communities. At Lee Health we value Education, Respect, Compassion, and Excellence. We treat all of our employees with dignity and respect, and reward them for a job well done. We empower them to explore career options that they are passionate about, expand their skill sets and do their very best. Patient care services are offered at six acute care hospitals, over 90 Lee Physician Group clinics, skilled nursing units, home health and more!
The Director manages one or more defined areas of organized patient care services. The Director actively participates in organizational leadership functions and collaborations with other organizational leaders and medical staff in designing and providing patient care and services. Directors allocate available resources to promote safe, efficient, effective and compassionate nursing care, provide input into executive level decisions and keep staff informed of executive level activities. Directors provide direction to patient care staff to promote quality patient care, nursing services and a culture of safety on a continuous basis. The Director is responsible for ensuring consistent nursing standards guide the provision of nursing care. He/she serves on the Nursing Leadership Council to provide clinical perspectives to issues, as well as, serves as a staff, patient and family advocate. Responsible for directing and coordinating patient care, within their defined area of responsibility, through established standards subscribed by the American Nurses Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
Education Requirements: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) and Masters degree in Nursing or other healthcare field required OR Baccalaureate of Arts and Masters Degree in Nursing.
Experience Requirements:3 years Nursing Leadership required.
Certification Requirements:Certification in Nursing Administration or appropriate specialty.
License Requirements:Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Florida.
Other Requirements: Knowledge of current theoretical approaches to the delivery of nursing care. Ability to participate in developing and implementing organizational strategies to improve the delivery of care. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates knowledge of finance to develop, manage and maintain budgets in defined areas of responsibility.
US:FL:Fort Myers
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