Surgical Services Director

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Career Development

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Location: 410 South 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Lake Wales

• AdventHealth Lake Wales is a licensed 160-bed hospital, with 24-hour emergency care and outpatient services including imaging, rehab, lab and wound care, that has been serving the community and surrounding areas.
• As a part of the AdventHealth network patients will have greater access to a wide range of innovative therapies, new research, leading-edge technology and an extensive team of medical specialists.
• Lake Wales is located in Central Florida in between Orlando and Tampa and is home to the Historic Bok Tower Gardens and Bird Sanctuary.

The role you’ll contribute:

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.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• 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.
• Seeks information/guidance from others as needed.
• Consistently uses skilled communication which demonstrates congruence between words and actions and holds others accountable for doing the same.
• Actively engages in patient assessment, intervention and evaluation as needed.
• Delegates appropriately tasks and duties to other members of the health care team.
• Effectively role models professional behavior.
• Ensures continuity of professional care.
• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills for all age groups.
• Responds to patient and family requests promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.