APP Manager, Cancer DSL Ambulatory

Stanford Health Care; California (MO); On-site; USD 146,039 - 193,511; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking an APP Manager for the Cancer DSL, Ambulatory to provide operational leadership for advanced practice providers. Responsibilities include managing staffing, ensuring APP compliance with regulations, and supporting evidence-based practices for quality care.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s in Nursing or a related field and possess five years of experience as a licensed advanced practice provider.

Qualifications

• Five years as a licensed advanced practice provider (PA, NP, CNS, or CRNA).
• Preferred management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned staff and delegate tasks.
• Conduct management functions such as hiring and training staff.
• Ensure APPs meet regulatory requirements.
• Promote evidence-based practices.

Skills

Management principles and practices

Practice evaluation and process improvement

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong planning and organization skills

Ability to promote evidence-based practice

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Job description

APP Manager – Cancer DSL, Ambulatory

1.0 FTE, Full Time, Day – 08 Hour, Onsite, Gynecology Oncology Blake Wilbur, PALO ALTO, 900 Welch Rd, California.

Overview

Reports to the APP Director, Ambulatory of the Cancer Destination Service Line. Provides day‑to‑day operational leadership and management for APPs across the ambulatory service lines within Stanford Medicine Cancer Center. Responsible for APP hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, regulatory support, and transition to practice coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned staff and functions by delegating tasks, developing work procedures, establishing schedules, and monitoring performance to meet goals.
• Conduct management functions such as interviewing and hiring staff, providing training, evaluating performance, and recommending personnel actions.
• Participate in or lead efforts to assess outcomes of APP care throughout SHC.
• Ensure APPs meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.
• Promote evidence‑based practices that support cost‑savings and revenue generation.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advanced Practice to create or lead initiatives improving the work environment.
• Support shared governance and participate in Magnet activities.
• May also participate in clinical practice.

Education Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or a related field (Advanced Practice Nurse).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field (Physician Assistant).

Experience Qualifications

• Five (5) years as a licensed advanced practice provider (PA, NP, CNS, or CRNA).
• Preferred: Management experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Management principles and practices – employee hiring, evaluation, counseling, termination, budgeting, and recognition.
• Practice evaluation and process improvement.
• Knowledge of national professional and regulatory agency initiatives.
• Understanding of APP standards of care and practice.
• Clinical competence and in‑depth knowledge in a specialty area.
• Knowledge of trauma services operation to ensure quality, cost‑effective, and efficient patient care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse groups at all levels.
• Strong planning, organization, prioritization, and deadline‑management skills.
• Ability to promote evidence‑based practice and participate in research, clinical investigation, or quality projects.
• Ability to use educational strategies to influence staff development and patient care quality.
• Ability to conduct efficient and supportive process‑improvement activities.
• Proactive and positive contribution to institution‑wide and center initiatives.
• Ability to translate and implement national initiatives at SHC.
• Willingness to work full‑time.

Licenses and Certifications

• PA – Physician Assistant State Licensure.
• RN – Registered Nurse State Licensure (or Compact State Licensure).
• NP – Nurse Practitioner State Licensure.
• CNS – Clinical Nurse Specialist State Licensure.
• CRNA – Certified Nurse Anesthetist State Licensure.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination in all of its policies and practices. SHC does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $106.01 – $140.47 per hour. Final salary will be based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.