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.