Director of Organ Transplant Services

Introduction

We are seeking a(an) Director of Organ Transplant Services with Las Palmas Medical Center to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, 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.

We are seeking a(an) Director of Organ Transplant Services for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Directs, administers and controls the overall operations of the Transplant Program. This includes the management of personnel, financial management, regulatory compliance, marketing, planning and development. Participates in providing patient specific care standards as directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

• You will guide, direct, and plan the organization and coordination of Transplant Program activities.
• You will develop, administer and analyzes goals and objectives for the transplant program.
• You will meet organizational goals. Take proactive view and anticipate change and need for action.
• You will prepare departmental budget, projecting reasonable activity levels and expenses required to achieve approved net margin for work unit(s). Operate work unit(s) within approved budget.
• You will demonstrate effectiveness in the management of personnel by selecting employees, developing staff and preparing employees for career advancement.
• You will provide continuous employee assessment with timely written evaluations and demonstrate ability to motivate employees. Initiate progressive disciplinary action/termination when necessary.
• You will keep turnover at an acceptable level (
• You will work in coordination with VP of Managed Care Services for the St. David's HealthCare Partnership in developing and maintaining contracts with insurance payors.
• You will develop, review and revise departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• You will maintain compliance with current regulation/requirements of outside regulatory/accrediting agencies and assures that new requirements are identified on a timely basis and coordinates hospital compliance.
• You will comply with hospital/departmental policies and procedures, i.e., attendance, mandatory education, safety, infection control, etc.
• You will maintain a cooperative relationship with the Medical/Surgical Directors and Transplant Medical Staff to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of medical aspects.
• You will organize and conduct regular multi-disciplinary transplant team meetings to ensure the effective utilization and delivery of quality patient care to transplant patients.
• You will develop and maintain contracts and agreements with local providers, dialysis units and vendors.
• You will demonstrate understanding of Process Improvement. Promote the systematic assessment and improvement of performance. Continuously assess and improve the performance of care and services provided by using information available from customers (i.e., patients, staff, physicians, and employees), to improve outcomes.
• You will conduct monthly department meetings to keep staff informed. Insure that there is a complete flow of information through the department.
• You will develop and maintain cooperative relationships with dialysis centers and community organizations related to kidney transplantation.
• You will demonstrate high ethical standards in business practices. Actively support organizational goals and changes as they occur. Communicate goals in positive, supportive manner.
• You will actively participate in Hospital and Departmental committees and group meetings with a focus on providing input regarding improving the quality of patient care services in the facility.
• You will coordinate and implement an effective marketing and public relations program for the Transplant Program.
• You will comply with Employee Health and Injury policy/protocol. Comply with all emergency codes, disaster protocols, infection control protocols, and safety protocols. Ensure staff attends required/mandatory in-services and that staff receives continuing education to remain current in their field.
• You will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients and families served in relation to growth and development over the life span to identify their requirements relative to age-specific needs.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in related healthcare field required
• Minimum of three years Healthcare Management experience required
• Minimum of five years transplant experience required

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region's only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women's services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Join our family of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care to drive excellence and raise the bar for our over 35 million annual patient encounters.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.