Job Information
HCA Healthcare Director Behavioral Health Nursing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Description
This position is incentive eligible.
Introduction
Last year alone, HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours impacting our communities. As a(an) Director Behavioral Health Nursing with HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, you can be a manager in an organization that is devoted to giving!
Benefits
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Director Behavioral Health Nursing. We care for our communities and employees! HCA Hope Fund in fourteen years reached a historic milestone: $50 million in help to our colleagues in need. Last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Job Summary:
The Nursing Director is responsible for the 24 hour, seven day a week functions of nursing within the Behavioral Health service line (to include ED and Unit Intake processes). Administers plans and evaluates the activities of the department(s) to ensure quality patient care. Develops goals, policies and procedures, prepares and submits operating and capital budgets, participates in multidisciplinary QI teams, consults with staff, physicians and other departments as needed. Manages staffing patterns with the assistance of Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses and the House Supervisors on a shift-to-shift basis. Follows policies and procedures of Capital Regional Medical Center. Participates in the Quality Improvement process. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Program Director.
In this role you will:
Directs development of specific short and long-range programs and project plans to obtain the facility objectives.
Responsible for the planning and coordination of Behavioral Health Department activities, the operational efficiency and effectiveness as well as major impact on all other hospital areas.
Effectively interviews and selects a qualified number of personnel as required to meet department objectives. Ensures hiring practices conform to appropriate Affirmative Action/EEO practices and regulations.
Provides direction to the staff and supervisors of the Behavioral Health Department.
Reviews performance of the department staff and approves staff evaluations.
Responsible for appropriate disciplinary action of staff members as needed.
Oversees the prioritization of projects and directs resources to ensure the attainment of facility goals.
Responsible for ensuring the department meets and adheres to all applicable federal, state, JCAHO, and local regulatory agency requirements and for ensuring the department and facilities success in any regulatory survey.
Participates on various committees and other task forces as may be established by management to plan, organize and drive the facility.
Directs and/or participates in regular discussions and reviews on a variety of diverse/complex issues including financial and administrative matters, which have hospital-wide impact.
Responsible for making decisions required to maintain acceptable operations based on strategic goals and policies. Displays ingenuity and foresight in determining the most appropriate solution in the absence of established guidelines.
Confers with other department directors when necessary to resolve procedural difficulties, clarifying department responsibilities, objectives and resolving identified problems.
Directs, reviews and analyzes progress and performance of contract services personnel. Makes recommendation on contract initiation, renewals and termination.
Responsible for special projects as assigned by the Administrative Management Team. Meets all objectives as set forth in individual evaluation and displays a good work attitude towards job responsibilities.
Adheres to hospital/departmental attendance policy, work hours and maintenance of personal appearance as stated in facility policy.
Actively seeks ways to control costs without comprising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
Job Requirements:
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Other-Fingerprint Required
Registered Nurse
Associate Degree; Bachelor's or Master's Degrees preferred
3-5+ years behavioral health nursing and 1-2+ years progressive management experience highly preferred
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital. We have over 300 of the most respected and qualified physicians in the area. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center. Our services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We give advanced care to critically ill patients. We offer emergency services at our main emergency room (ER). We also have a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs. Together, our team has an unwavering conviction to improve more lives in more ways.
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.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Become a manager with an organization that invests in your career while giving to the community. We are seeking distinguished applicants for our Director Behavioral Health Nursing opening. Help HCA Healthcare create healthier tomorrows for patients and communities.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.