Orthopaedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) Supervisor

Job overview

The University of California San Diego seeks an Orthopaedic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor (NP or PA). This role involves leading daily operations for a 22-member APP team and driving workflow and quality improvements. The position is split approximately 50% administrative and 50% clinical. It offers a competitive salary and benefits, and the opportunity to work in a highly desirable Southern California location.

What you'll do

• Lead daily operations for NPs and PAs in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Optimize clinic workflows, scheduling, and staff coverage.
• Lead onboarding, training, and professional development.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

orthopaedic surgery np supervisor

san diego ca

advanced practice provider

app supervisor

50% admin/50% clinical

inpatient

outpatient

no or responsibility

full-time

day shift

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Step into a well-supported leadership role that’s highly valued. Lead a stable, growing APP team within a stable Orthopaedic Surgery department. Drive operational and patient care improvements through close collaboration. Oversee daily operations for NPs and PAs in Orthopaedic Surgery. Split role approximately 50% administrative and 50% clinical, flexing as needed. Supervise a current team of 22 APPs across multiple deployment areas and sites. Provide inpatient and outpatient care: exams, diagnostics, discharge planning, documentation. Optimize clinic workflows, scheduling, templates, and staff coverage across multiple sites. Lead onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and professional development. Partner with senior management and physicians to build APP best-practice models. Use HR and labor contract experience to manage change and complex priorities. Follow an outpatient clinic structure: 4 half-day sessions with 20-minute appointments. Practice with no OR responsibility. UC San Diego Health is ranked the No. 1 hospital system in San Diego by US News, with national recognition in 9 medical and surgical specialties.

About the employer

AMN Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.