supervisor /so̅o̅″pərvī′zər/ [L, super + videre, to see] , 1. (in hospital or public health nursing) the midlevel management position between the chief nurse executive and nurse managers of a division or of several units. In many hospitals clinical director or director is the preferred term. The supervisor’s responsibilities are primarily administrative, although they may include clinical leadership for the nurses working in a group of units, wards, or divisions. 2. (in occupational and physical therapy) a therapist responsible for the oversight and coordination of the daily rehabilitation operations and staff, including the monitoring and administration of patient evaluations and quality-of-care initiatives. 3. (in a health care facility) a professional who oversees and evaluates other members of the professional staff to ensure quality patient care outcomes.
