Supervisor-PreSurgical Testing

Job Details

Supervisor, Pre-Surgical Testing Nurse Practitioner

Good Samaritan University Hospital

Position Summary

Provides clinical and operational leadership for the Pre-Surgical Testing NP team while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities. The Supervisor ensures patients receive timely and comprehensive pre-surgical evaluations and are appropriately prepared for surgery. Works collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia, nursing, and other healthcare providers to support quality, safety, and efficient patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day clinical supervision, leadership, and support to the Pre-Surgical Testing NP team.

• Performs comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations.

• Develops, documents, and communicates plans of care and ensures appropriate follow-up.

• Orders and interprets laboratory work, medications, and diagnostic testing within scope of practice.

• Completes medication reconciliation, skin attestation, VTE documentation, and other required clinical documentation.

• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiology, attending physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to ensure patients are appropriately evaluated and prepared for surgery.

• Identifies abnormal findings or concerns requiring additional medical evaluation and facilitates appropriate follow-up.

• Provides patients with pre-operative and post-discharge education and instructions.

• Supports staff orientation, training, competency development, and ongoing clinical education.

• Provides clinical guidance, feedback, and support to NP staff and assists with performance management as needed.

• Monitors daily workflow, staffing, and patient volume to promote timely completion of pre-surgical evaluations.

• Promotes compliance with hospital policies, clinical standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Participates in quality improvement, performance improvement, research, and educational initiatives.

• Serves as a liaison between the Pre-Surgical Testing NP team and hospital leadership.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program required.

• National Board Certification in specialty area required.

• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license required.

• Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license required.

• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required.

• Previous experience in pre-surgical testing, perioperative care, acute care, or a related clinical setting preferred.

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and leadership skills required.