Supervisor Surgical Services (RN)

Advocate Health • Milwaukee, WI

3d • $44 - $66

About The Position

The Supervisor Surgical Services (RN) oversees operating room resources and schedules to support elective, non-elective, unscheduled, and emergency surgical procedures. The role monitors staffing and assignments, adjusts staffing levels to maintain productivity, and assists the manager with annual site capital and operational budgets.

The supervisor promotes communication among patients, families, hospital departments, physicians, and nursing staff, helping coordinate care and resolve issues. The position evaluates care quality and policy compliance, provides direct nursing care, and carries out staff human resources responsibilities, including coaching, performance reviews, morale, and recommendations related to hiring and employment actions. The supervisor is also responsible for adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and applicable policies, regulations, and laws.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The listed pay range is $44.15–$66.25.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting.
• Advanced clinical and technical knowledge of surgery, endoscopy, and pre-operative and post-operative areas.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Prior operating room or perioperative experience.
• Leadership or charge nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess operating room personnel, equipment, and room resources to arrange appropriate setups for surgical procedures.
• Communicate schedule changes and openings to patient care units and coordinate resources for unscheduled and emergency surgeries.
• Expedite the surgery schedule for elective and non-elective procedures.
• Monitor employee assignments, maintain staff schedules, evaluate staffing levels, and make adjustments to maintain established productivity.
• Assist the manager in developing annual site capital and operational budgets and work within established budgets using fiscal reports and productivity measurements.
• Promote communication among patients, families, hospital departments, and medical staff to support effective teamwork.
• Coordinate physician needs and serve as a liaison and problem solver between medical and nursing staff.
• Evaluate patient-care quality in collaboration with unit and organization resource personnel.
• Ensure policies and procedures comply with medical center, nursing department, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coach staff, complete performance reviews, support staff morale, and recommend hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Adhere to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and ensure supervised employees comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager