Director of Neuroscience - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Director of Neuroscience you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Dir Neuroscience where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under supervision from the Chief Operating Officer, the Director oversees the Neurosciences Service Line Management; inclusive of Neurosurgery, Sleep Lab, EEG/EMG, Neuro Related Clinics, Concussion Clinic, Stroke & Other Neurology related operations as well as the management of the Trauma Service line to include the trauma program as well as acute care surgery and surgical critical care. The Director works collaboratively with unit managers, physicians and administration in guiding the facilities growth, patient satisfaction, physician’s relations, operational improvements and efficiencies, employee satisfaction/engagement and fiscal responsibility for all Neurosciences and Trauma related operations. This individual works in close collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director to promote the goals of the Trauma Program, to qualify all care issues and system issues regarding the program development, and to optimize patient care across the age and injury spectrum. This position maintains responsibility/accountability for 24-hour day management.

• Responsible for strategic planning and execution of plans for service line in collaboration with senior leadership; inclusive of development of Service Line Structure.
• Educates staff, physicians, and ancillary services regarding hospital, divisional and unit specific policies, procedures and standards.
• Attends Administrative meetings and communicates information back to unit managers.
• Develops Service Line budgets in collaboration with COO.
• Compliance with Volume and Expense Targets.
• Coaches employees, managers, and others involved in Neurosciences Service Line and Trauma Service Line; where appropriate.
• Assess and evaluate managers work performance: implement learning plans.
• Assists with hiring and disciplinary action.
• Assists the COO with Operational Scorecard initiatives.
• Ensures strong patient satisfaction scores.
• Maintains strong physician relations..
• Works closely with COO on strategy and execution of projects.
• Ensures strong employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Maintain current knowledge regarding disaster/hurricane preparedness/emergency management.
• Collaborate with Trauma Registry personnel to assure validity of Trauma Registry data.
• Monitor and evaluate the continuum of trauma care from the point of EMS entry to rehabilitation and discharge.
• Analyze data, identify trends/areas for improvement in processes, structures, and systems impacting trauma care patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with Trauma Medical Director/trauma physicians to troubleshoot/problem-solve issues related to trauma patient care or process and refer to appropriate source for corrective action.
• Monitor, evaluate, and communicate quality management issues to pre-hospital providers, and participate in quality improvement activities designed to enhance pre-hospital care.
• Responsible for identification, documentation, and resolution of all progress improvement issues. Responsible for document preparation and other requirements for trauma center ACS verification. Supervises initial injury registry data collection for the trauma registry.
• Actively participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the New Hampshire trauma system.
• Participates in injury prevention.
• Key contact for local Organ Procurement Organization
• Responsible for tele-health contracts across the market.
• Performs all other duties assigned. 

Experience Required:

3-7 years in Neuroscience Setting.

EDUCATION:

4 year/Bachelor’s Degree Required

Situated in Portsmouth, NH, Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a premier 234-bed acute care facility that offers exceptional healthcare services to the Seacoast region of Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. This hospital is the sole ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center on the Seacoast of New Hampshire, making it an essential resource for the community. It boasts the region's only comprehensive heart and vascular program, along with 24/7 comprehensive neurosurgical and stroke clot retrieval programs for both hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. Portsmouth Regional Hospital is owned by HCA Healthcare, a respected healthcare provider that runs three hospitals, an ambulatory surgery center, two freestanding emergency rooms, an urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in New Hampshire. HCA Healthcare has 2,600 colleagues and 554 physicians on staff, provides $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and pays $43.8 million in taxes annually. Its other hospitals in New Hampshire include Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook and Dover. In 2023, a third freestanding emergency room is expected to open in Plaistow.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Dir Neuroscience opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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.