Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager - Surgical Oncology

Quick Facts

• Role: Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager – Surgical Oncology

• Focus: Administrative and clinical leadership for APPs (APRN/PA)

Description

Lead administrative and clinical oversight of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants within a defined surgical oncology service area. Maintain advanced practice competence, serve as a clinical resource for APP practice, implement evidence-based practice, and drive process improvement and patient-centered care innovations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain advanced practice skills and provide APRN/PA duties as needed

• Implement evidence-based practice and sustain process improvement initiatives

• Develop and model innovations in patient and family centered care to improve quality, safety, and effectiveness

• Gather and act on concurrent and retrospective customer feedback to improve experiences and relationships

• Liaise between APP staff and leadership teams

• Translate organizational vision into a unit vision and engage team members

• Attract, develop, retain APP talent through continuous learning

• Manage APP performance, competency, work assignments, and engagement

• Conduct mid-year and annual performance evaluations and lead performance management, coaching, development, and improvement plans

• Collaborate with HR on staffing, recruitment, retention, and application of staffing tools

• Maintain and improve quality of care/service; promote innovation and research

• Manage team issues and recommend mitigation strategies

• Support professional development, orientation/onboarding, and transition-to-practice plans for new APPs

• Manage people and resources to ensure safe, efficient operations and appropriate staffing models

• Partner with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize patient throughput and scheduling

• Manage assigned cost centers with financial responsibility

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program (MSN) or an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Current Illinois APRN license or current Illinois Physician Assistant license

• Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)

• 3–5 years of experience as a licensed advanced practice provider

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events (details provided via the benefits link)