APP Manager, Inpatient and ORAC

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

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking an APP Manager to provide operational leadership within the Cancer Destination Service Line. Responsibilities include managing APPs, conducting hiring and performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s in Nursing or a related field, have over 5 years of experience as an advanced practice provider, and strong management skills. Starting hourly pay is $106.01 to $140.47.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a licensed advanced practice provider.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign work and monitor performance to meet goals.
• Conduct hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support shared governance and participate in Magnet activities.

Skills

Employee hiring and evaluation

Practice evaluation and process improvement

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to establish effective relationships

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Nursing

Job description

Brief Overview

Reporting to the APP Director, Inpatient & Oncology Rapid Assessment Clinic (ORAC) in the Cancer Destination Service Line (DSL), the APP Manager provides day-to-day operational leadership and management for APPs across the inpatient and ORAC service lines within Stanford Medicine Cancer Center. Responsibilities include APP hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, regulatory support, and transition to practice coordination, in partnership with physician, nursing, and operational leaders to ensure effective staffing, workflow, workforce engagement, and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assign work, develop work procedures consistent with hospital policy, establish schedules, and monitor performance of staff to meet goals and objectives.
• Conduct hiring, training, performance evaluation, and personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, merit salary increases, or disciplinary action; address employee grievances.
• Lead or participate in efforts to assess outcomes of APP care across SHC.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements for APPs.
• Promote evidence‑based practices that support cost‑savings and revenue‑generating initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advanced Practice to improve the work environment of APPs.
• Support shared governance and participate in Magnet activities.
• May participate in clinical practice.

Education Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited university (for Nurse Practitioner).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, or a related field from an accredited university (for Physician Assistant).

Experience Qualifications

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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Employee hiring, evaluation, counseling, and termination; budgeting; employee recognition and rewards.
• Practice evaluation and process improvement.
• Knowledge of national professional, organizational, and regulatory agency initiatives.
• Understanding of the standards of care and practice for APP roles.
• Demonstrated clinical competence and depth of knowledge in specialty area.
• Knowledge of trauma service operation to ensure quality, cost‑effective, and efficient patient care.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships across diverse groups.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Promote evidence‑based practice and innovation in patient care.
• Use educational strategies to influence staff development.
• Communicate effectively in individual and large‑group settings.
• Recognize, reward, or counsel staff.
• Work full‑time.

Licenses and Certifications

• Physician Assistant – State licensure or Compact State licensure.
• Registered Nurse – State licensure (and/or Compact State licensure).
• Registered Nurse Practitioner – State licensure.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist – State licensure.
• Certified Registered 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, including employment. SHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability. People of all genders, racial and ethnic groups, those with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $106.01 – $140.47 per hour.