Senior NP Leader, Pre-Surgical Testing

Catholic Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health's Good Samaritan University Hospital is seeking a Supervisor for Pre-Surgical Testing NP to lead the clinical and operational aspects of the team while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities.

You will oversee daily supervision, perform histories and exams, develop care plans, order tests within scope, and ensure timely pre-surgical evaluations and patient education, collaborating with surgical and anesthesia teams to optimize safety and throughput.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required for NP practice and leadership capabilities.
• National board certification in the specialty area is required.
• Active NY NP license and RN license are required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree in a Nurse Practitioner Program

National Board Certification in specialty area

Current New York State Nurse Practitioner license

Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license

Current ACLS and BLS certifications

Job description

Catholic Health's Good Samaritan University Hospital is seeking a Supervisor for Pre-Surgical Testing NP to lead the clinical and operational aspects of the team while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities.

You will oversee daily supervision, perform histories and exams, develop care plans, order tests within scope, and ensure timely pre-surgical evaluations and patient education, collaborating with surgical and anesthesia teams to optimize safety and throughput.