Director Womens Childrens Services

This position is incentive eligible.

About the Role

Our HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital team is committed to partnership, innovation, legacy, and improving more lives in more ways. As Director of Women's & Children's Services, you will ensure high-quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall function and staffing of the unit(s)/department(s), forecasting, planning, and budget monitoring. You will foster a culture of accountability and collaboration, supporting the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and procedures in alignment with facility objectives.

Responsibilities

• Quality
  • Cultivate a superior clinical identity by identifying and implementing evidence-based practices to advance patient safety and quality outcomes.
  • Ensure adherence to standards of care and manage variation in clinical practice to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost.
  • Foster a culture of accountability and transparency in care provision.
  • Stay abreast of internal/external benchmarks, accreditations, and designations; actively pursue efforts to achieve them.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards; develop and implement compliant policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Ensure equipment maintenance is performed regularly according to regulatory and/or accreditation standards.
  • Drive efficient patient throughput and high-quality care through volume forecasting, patient flow coordination, and admission/discharge planning.
  • Develop care coordination policies and procedures to promote improved quality, safety, and efficiency.
  • Foster interdisciplinary communication and collaboration; ensure staff with appropriate clinical competencies are assigned to meet patient care needs.
  • Direct nursing practice and unit operations; develop policies, procedures, and nursing standards to assess, meet, and evaluate patient and family needs.
• Service
  • Provide leadership in attaining and sustaining an unparalleled patient experience.
  • Instill accountability for consistent, positive patient interactions that differentiate the organization as a healthcare leader.
  • Leverage feedback mechanisms to benchmark performance and identify opportunities to improve customer/patient satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement strategies to elevate the patient experience.
  • Execute a strategic roadmap to enhance patient experience and achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and patient experience leaders to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices.
• People
  • Foster a culture that inspires commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
  • Ensure employees are recognized, valued, and supported.
  • Develop and implement strategies to elevate employee engagement.
  • Identify development opportunities or training needs for individuals and teams.
  • Provide coaching, feedback, and training to improve performance.
  • Build a competitively superior organization by attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent.
  • Ensure the right people with the right skills and motivations are in the right roles to meet business needs.
• Growth
  • Collaborate with the administrative team and physicians to enhance existing services or develop new offerings.
  • Identify opportunities for expansion or development of new services and product lines to promote growth.
  • Identify stakeholder engagement strategies, technology advances, and other opportunities to drive differentiation and increase volume.
• Finance
  • Participate in the annual budget process, including input into department revenue and expense forecasts, staffing, and supply/equipment needs.
  • Monitor department budget performance; identify trends and evaluate variances against the established budget.
  • Develop and implement actions to address performance gaps.
  • Ensure effective labor management, including position control, scheduling excellence, productivity management, and premium pay utilization.
  • Maintain staffing levels to ensure appropriate patient care.
  • Manage operating expenses, including the utilization of supplies and equipment.
  • Identify cost-reduction opportunities and implement actions to achieve savings.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date).
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Associate Degree (minimum).

About the Facility

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed, top-performing quality hospital with over 300 respected and qualified physicians. Services include an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, a Cancer Care Center, open-heart surgery, and a wide range of specialties. The hospital provides advanced care for critically ill patients and operates a main emergency room (ER), a pediatric ER, and two freestanding ERs.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay or no-cost services for many common needs.
  • Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage.
  • Free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Dental and vision benefits (additional options).
  • Life and disability coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
  • Auto, home, and pet insurance.
  • Identity theft protection and legal counseling.
  • Long-term care coverage and moving assistance.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Retirement & Financial
  • 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.
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Family & Lifestyle
  • Fertility and family-building benefits through Progyny, including adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Education & Development
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Recognition & Time Off
  • 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 offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.