RN Supervisor Surgical Services Geneva, NY

RN Supervisor - Surgical Services (Perioperative Nursing)

Department: Surgical Services
Reports To: Nurse Manager, Surgical Services
Location: Geneva General Hospital/Ambulatory Surgery Center Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Shift times vary. Day Shift Pay: $44.72-$54.38

Are you an experienced perioperative Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated RN Supervisor - Surgical Services to provide clinical leadership, support daily operations, and help ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered surgical care.

In this leadership role, you will work closely with the Nurse Manager and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate staffing, support clinical excellence, guide staff through complex situations, and promote a positive, collaborative environment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while supporting the professional growth and success of the Surgical Services team.

If you are a strong clinical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Provide Clinical Leadership: Serve as a clinical resource for nursing and surgical services staff, offering guidance, support, and direction to promote safe, effective patient care.
• Coordinate Daily Operations: Support the day-to-day functioning of Surgical Services, including staffing assignments, resource allocation, and workflow coordination.
• Support and Develop Staff: Supervise and provide leadership to Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologists, Endoscopy Technicians, and Surgical Services Aides, fostering accountability, professional growth, and teamwork.
• Promote Patient Safety: Ensure care is delivered in accordance with organizational policies, clinical protocols, regulatory requirements, and established standards of nursing practice.
• Facilitate Communication: Promote effective communication and collaboration among physicians, nurses, surgical teams, and other healthcare professionals.
• Manage Competing Priorities: Respond effectively to changing clinical needs, staffing challenges, and multiple priorities in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Promote Quality and Excellence: Participate in nursing leadership initiatives and continuous improvement efforts that advance clinical practice, patient outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
• Champion Patient-Centered Care: Model professionalism, respect, dignity, confidentiality, and compassionate communication in every patient and team interaction.
• Support Organizational Goals: Partner with nursing leadership to strengthen staff engagement, promote a healthy work environment, and advance departmental objectives.
• Deliver Age-Appropriate Care: Support the delivery of care that meets the developmental and clinical needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current, active New York State Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 3 years of perioperative nursing experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience at the Charge Nurse level or higher.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing clinical needs and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate positively with physicians, healthcare team members, patients, families, and the general public.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling confidential information.
• Computer literacy and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Required Certifications and Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), completed through the RQI system during clinical orientation.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification within 180 days of hire.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification within 12 months of hire.
• Moderate sedation competency within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a healthcare-related field.
• Membership in the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).
• Critical care experience.
• At least 1 year of experience within the health system.
• Experience with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

The successful RN Supervisor is a visible, supportive clinical leader who helps the Surgical Services team deliver exceptional care. You will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, promote accountability, communicate effectively, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

You will also help maintain a healing environment where patients and families are treated with dignity and respect, staff members feel supported, and safety remains a top priority.

Work Environment and Patient Care Responsibilities

This position works in a surgical services environment where exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potential occupational hazards may occur. The RN Supervisor must understand and apply appropriate infection prevention, exposure control, and patient safety practices.

The role requires the knowledge and skills to support age-appropriate care across the lifespan, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.

Ready to Lead?

If you are an experienced perioperative RN who is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, and outstanding patient care, we invite you to take the next step in your career.

Apply today to join our Surgical Services team and help shape the future of perioperative care.

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