ASC Nurse Supervisor

The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and coordination of clinical operations within the surgical suites. Under the direction of the Manager of Surgical Services, this position provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to clinical staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for coordinating daily staffing assignments, maintaining appropriate clinical coverage, monitoring staff performance, and supporting operational and budgetary goals. This position assists the Manager of Surgical Services in planning, organizing, and directing nursing care and related activities and assumes Manager of Surgical Services responsibilities when necessary.

The Nurse Supervisor also maintains clinical competency and performs the duties of an Operating Room or Preoperative/Postoperative Registered Nurse as needed to support patient care and facility operations.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Manager of Surgical Services

Supervises: All patient care staff, directly or indirectly, as assigned or in the absence of the Manager of Surgical Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTIVES

1. CLINICAL OPERATIONS AND LEADERSHIP

• Oversees day-to-day clinical operations of the surgical suites to ensure efficient workflow, appropriate staffing, and continuity of patient care.
• Assists the Manager of Surgical Services in planning, organizing, and directing nursing care and related activities.
• Assumes Manager of Surgical Services responsibilities, when necessary, as delegated.
• Performs the duties of an Operating Room, Preoperative, and Postoperative Registered Nurse as needed.
• Provides direction, guidance, and counseling to clinical staff to promote professional performance and operational effectiveness.
• Establishes clear expectations for staff performance, accountability, teamwork, and adherence to clinical standards.
• Serves as a liaison among physicians, patients, associates, and leadership to facilitate effective communication and resolution of operational concerns.
• Ensures patient service needs are consistently met, and that clinical operations support a positive patient experience.
• Communicates relevant operational, staffing, and clinical concerns to the Manager of Surgical Services in a timely manner.
• Maintains appropriate clinical oversight and remains in the surgical suite while patients are present in the absence of the Manager of Surgical Services.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage competing priorities and respond proactively to changing operational needs.

2. STAFFING, SCHEDULING, AND PAYROLL ACCOUNTABILITY

• Responsible for daily clinical staff scheduling and ensuring appropriate staffing coverage based on the number of surgeons, surgical case volume, patient care needs, and operational requirements while maintaining staffing costs within the established payroll budget.
• Evaluates staffing needs in relation to daily surgical schedules, anticipated case volume, physician requirements, and staff availability.
• Accountable for managing, communicating, and documenting schedule changes, including adjustments related to changes in surgical volume, staffing availability, and physician schedules.
• Ensures schedule changes are communicated promptly to affected staff and appropriate leadership to maintain safe staffing levels and minimize operational disruptions.
• Coordinates daily personnel assignments and adjusts staffing as necessary to support efficient patient flow and surgical operations.
• Monitors staffing utilization, overtime, and payroll expenses and identifies opportunities to improve productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Assists with preparing staffing schedules, coordinating vacations and holidays, and reviewing daily time and attendance information as directed.
• Identifies staffing inefficiencies and recommends adjustments to improve productivity, maintain appropriate coverage, and support budgetary goals.
• Demonstrates accountability for staffing decisions and communicates anticipated budgetary or coverage concerns to the Manager of Surgical Services.

3. PATIENT CARE AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION

• Provides direct patient care as needed to support clinical operations and ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinates patient care activities with medical staff and other healthcare team members.
• Assists nursing staff in identifying and resolving patient care concerns.
• Makes rounds as indicated to ensure patient needs are met and appropriate care is provided.
• Reinforces nursing practice standards and approved clinical policies and procedures to promote safe, high-quality patient care.
• Assists with nursing activities during emergencies and responds with competence and composure.
• Ensures patient rights, confidentiality, and age-specific patient care requirements are respected and maintained.
• Promotes a patient-centered environment that emphasizes safety, compassion, and quality throughout the perioperative process.

4. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, SAFETY, AND RISK MANAGEMENT

• Promotes compliance with applicable regulatory and legal requirements, including HIPAA, OSHA, and facility policies and procedures.
• Supports risk management initiatives and participates in programs designed to promote patient and staff safety.
• Ensures adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Identifies and reports observed or suspected violations, hazards, and noncompliance according to facility policy.
• Participates in quality management activities and contributes to initiatives that improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
• Supports accreditation readiness and reinforces compliance with applicable clinical and operational standards.
• Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Supports the facility's philosophy, goals, objectives, and approved policies and procedures.

5. COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK

• Demonstrates effective leadership, professional nursing practices, and appropriate customer service behaviors.
• Promotes positive, respectful, and cooperative interactions among physicians, patients, families, staff, and other healthcare team members.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and associates.
• Serves as a liaison among patients, families, nursing staff, and medical staff to support quality patient care.
• Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances, and operational concerns and identifies opportunities for improvement or seeks additional guidance as needed.
• Utilizes interpreter or translation services when necessary to facilitate effective communication.
• Ensures patient information and concerns are communicated to the appropriate individuals or departments.
• Maintains open communication with the Manager of Surgical Services regarding clinical operations, staffing, personnel concerns, and opportunities for improvement.

6. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

• Provides ongoing guidance, coaching, and feedback to clinical staff to support professional growth and performance expectations.
• Assists with performance evaluations and provides input regarding clinical staff performance as directed.
• Promotes professional development, accountability, and adherence to established clinical standards.
• Addresses performance concerns promptly and communicates significant personnel issues to the Manager of Surgical Services and or HR when necessary.
• Maintains professional competence through continuing education and other learning opportunities.
• Seeks opportunities to develop leadership skills and accept appropriate new responsibilities.
• Attends and actively participates in meetings, committees, in-services, seminars, workshops, conferences, and quality management activities as required.
• Encourages a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, engagement, and professional accountability.

7. OPERATING ROOM AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes operating room supervisory responsibilities when necessary.
• Coordinates the scheduling of surgical procedures with designated personnel.
• Assists with coordinating daily surgical operations to support efficient room utilization and patient flow.
• Actively participates in designated committees and contributes to the development and revision of facility policies and procedures.
• Identifies operational challenges and recommends solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and patient care.
• Document work processes and activities as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager of Surgical Services.

8. MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND COST EFFECTIVENESS

• Applies principles of materials management necessary for effective facility operations.
• Promotes cost effectiveness and implements procedures to reduce waste.
• Oversees the appropriate care, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment to ensure proper working condition.
• Identifies and evaluates supply and equipment needs based on surgical volume, physician requests, and operational trends.
• Reviews inventory to ensure adequate availability of supplies and equipment necessary to meet patient care needs.
• Promotes responsible resource utilization while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply utilization and reduce unnecessary expenses.

9. COMPANY VALUES AND LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

The Nurse Supervisor is expected to exemplify and promote the company's core values of Compassion, Excellence, and Ownership through leadership, clinical practice, decision-making, and daily interactions with patients, physicians, and associates.

• COMPASSION: Demonstrates empathy, respect, and genuine concern for patients, families, physicians, and associates. Fosters a positive, supportive environment where individuals feel valued and respected. Promotes patient-centered care and recognizes the importance of treating others with dignity and understanding.
• EXCELLENCE: Promotes the highest standards of patient care, professionalism, customer service, and operational performance. Leads, by example, maintain high expectations, and encourage continuous improvement in clinical practice and daily operations.
• OWNERSHIP: Accepts responsibility for decisions, actions, and outcomes. Demonstrates initiative, follows through on commitments, addresses concerns proactively, and maintains accountability for personal and team performance. Take responsibility for identifying problems and contributing to effective solutions.
• Consistently models the company's core values and reinforces these expectations among all clinical team members.
• Ensures leadership decisions, daily operations, and patient care practices align with the company's mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Current state nursing license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Perioperative nursing experience required.
• Relevant supervisory experience required.
• Management training or experience preferred.
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgery center preferred.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Requires frequent independent judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and the ability to respond appropriately to changing clinical and operational priorities. Must demonstrate sound judgment and composure when responding to emergencies, disasters, and facility drills. Requires strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, associates, and leadership.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires adequate visual and auditory acuity for patient assessment, monitoring, and timely response to patient and physician needs. Must be able to move quickly, stand or sit for extended periods, reach overhead and below waist level, and meet the physical demands of patient care and clinical operations.

Physical requirements include exerting force up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly. Patient care activities may require exerting force up to 30 pounds constantly, 40 pounds occasionally, and 100 pounds rarely.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards, and possible exposure to radiation hazards.