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.