APP Manager Peds Inpatient

SupportFinity™; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced APP Manager for its Advance Practice Providers department. The role combines clinical and administrative responsibilities, focusing on enhancing care quality and supporting APP team leadership. Candidates should possess an APRN license, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care. This position offers the chance to significantly impact patient outcomes and APP practice within the healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid APRN license as defined by state law.
• Experience working collaboratively with physician teams and operational leaders.
• Proficient in providing comprehensive patient care in inpatient/outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to advance specialty areas.
• Support strategic initiatives for APRN and PA practices.
• Oversee performance evaluations and ongoing education for APPs.
• Provide comprehensive clinical care and patient education.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Communication

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Education

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license

Healthcare management experience

Job description

Position Title: APP Manager Peds Inpatient

Department: Advance Practice Providers

The Manger of Advance Practice Providers (APPs) serves as a clinical and administrative leader for APPs, including Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs), within the OU Health system. This role combines direct patient care with leadership responsibilities to support high-quality clinical practice, regulatory compliance, and professional development of APP team members. The Manager of APPs collaborates with system leadership, physician leaders, operational managers, and interprofessional colleagues to advance onboarding, credentialing, transition-to-practice programs, and strategic initiatives that enhance APPs integration and performance across assigned service lines. In addition to leadership duties, the Manager of APPs provides patient care within their scope of practice as defined by state law, licensure, and institutional policy, working collaboratively in inpatient and/or outpatient settings to deliver comprehensive care and promote OU Health's mission of excellence in education, research, and clinical outcomes.

The Manager of APPs models the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health's core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

Leadership & Operational Support:

• Collaborate with OAP, physician teams, and operational/business leaders to contribute to the strategic vision for assigned specialty areas.
• Support key strategic initiatives and system-wide projects aimed at advancing APRN and PA practice, education, and research.
• Serve as a resource for APP-related questions and issues for health system partners.
• Facilitate hiring and orientation of new APPs in collaboration with business and medical leaders, and applicable unit APP leadership.
• Ensure completion of FPPE/OPPE requirements, including proctoring, and provide additional learning opportunities as needed.
• Contribute to performance evaluations and monitor work expectations in collaboration with physician teams to align with OU Health policies.
• Oversee time, attendance, and scheduling in partnership with practice teams.
• Support continuing education and CME opportunities for APP team members, including CME approval and tracking.
• Stay current on national and regional trends impacting APP roles and health care delivery systems.
• Participate in interprofessional partnerships to promote high-quality, patient-centered care.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive care within scope of practice as defined by state law, licensure, and institutional policy in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.
• Perform accurate and complete history and physical assessments; order and interpret diagnostic studies; develop and implement care plans.
• Deliver patient and family-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for health promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
• Facilitate consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team.
• Incorporate patients and families in care planning and treatment decisions across settings.
• Utilize evidence-based medicine to improve patient care practices and outcomes.
• Participate in research opportunities to advance patient care and treatment.
• Educate patients, families, students, and other healthcare professionals; serve as an advocate for patients and families navigating the healthcare system.
• Engage in organizational and departmental meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote interdisciplinary practice and implement strategies to overcome barriers to collaboration.

General Responsibilities