How to hire a surgical supervisor

How to hire a surgical supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step surgical supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a surgical supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new surgical supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a surgical supervisor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A surgical supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, surgical supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents surgical supervisor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Surgical Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Surgical Supervisor	Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.	$21-51
   Clinic Registered Nurse	A clinic registered nurse is responsible for providing immediate care and treatments to patients while working alongside physicians and specialists. Assigned in a clinic or similar setting, they are mostly responsible for obtaining patient information and medical history, administering appropriate medication, and coordinating with health care experts... Show more	$20-54
   Home Health Nurse	A home health nurse is responsible for assisting patients usually in their households, strictly monitoring their health conditions and treatment plans for fast recovery. Home health nurses work with the patients' attending physicians and other health professionals to develop healthcare plans and administer timely medications... Show more	$23-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Acls
   • Patient Satisfaction
   • Quality Patient Care
   • ICU
   • Direct Patient Care
   • Epic
   • Staff Orientation
   • Surgical Procedures
   • CPT
   • Vital Signs
   • Insurance Verification
   • IM
   • Medical Equipment
   • Hippa

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   Responsibilities:

   • Organize and manage regular clinics involving external physicians, including ophthalmology, ENT, Med/Surg, orthopedics, and podiatry professionals.
   • Rotate to assist in ER and PACU when available.
   • Cultivate non-judgmental listening skills in order to provide unbias care and counseling to patients facing life-changing diagnoses and prognoses.
   • Provide training and education for updates on ICD-9-CM / PC for facility compliance.
   • Initiate and maintain oxygen therapy to include tracheostomy care and inhalation therapy.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your surgical supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A surgical supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, surgical supervisors' average salary in nebraska is 52% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level surgical supervisors earn 58% less than senior-level surgical supervisors.
   • Certifications. A surgical supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a surgical supervisor's salary.

   Average surgical supervisor salary

   $70,205yearly

   $33.75 hourly rate

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   Entry-level surgical supervisor salary

   $45,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

4. Writing a surgical supervisor job description

   A surgical supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a surgical supervisor job description:

   Surgical supervisor job description example

   Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 24,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
   
   Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why we're all in for helping you be your best.
   Description:
   
   Provides supervision and leadership to the patient care units. Specific functions include: collaborates and supports manager with staff evaluations, patient flow, staff and family education, serves as patient/guest service ambassador and assists with problem solving on tour of duty. Additionally, coordinates staffing and nursing assignments for current and oncoming shift. Participates in hourly rounding and ensures compliance of same. Ensures that services are provided within the philosophy and objectives as well as the policies and procedures of the hospital and Baptist Health South Florida.
   
   Estimated pay range for this position is $41 - $55 / hour depending on experience.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   Degrees: Bachelors Licenses & Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support Neonatal Resuscitation Program Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Registered Nurse Additional Qualifications: Bachelors of Science in Nursing , BSN. RNs hired prior to 2/2012 are not required to have a BSN to continue in their non-leadership role as an RN. RNs hired after 2/2012 with an Associates Degree have 3 years to complete the BSN. BLS for healthcare providers ACLS, PALS, or NRP as required by unit assignment within 6 months of promotion or hire. Certification in area of specialty within 2 years of signing, promotion or hire. Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find surgical supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your surgical supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit surgical supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit surgical supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new surgical supervisor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the surgical supervisor position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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