Lead APP – Tier III, Inpatient Oncology

St. Jude; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude is seeking a Lead Advanced Practice Provider (Tier III) to oversee clinical operations across inpatient units, ensuring seamless care delivery and top-quality outcomes. The role requires leading teams, coordinating resources, and maintaining high safety standards 24/7.

Qualified candidates hold a NP/PA certification with RN/APRN licensure in Tennessee; Acute Care Pediatric NP credentials are preferred. The position involves a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field (MSN, DNP, or PA studies) required.
• Doctoral degrees preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital preferred.
• Current Tennessee APRN license and NP/PA certification required.
• Acute Care Certified Pediatric NP certification highly preferred.
• DEA certification required if prescribing medications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily provider clinical operations and logistics to support patient care needs and coordinate across inpatient units.
• Ensure safe, efficient workflows across service lines.
• Act as a clinical resource for complex, resource-intensive processes and initiatives.
• Oversee and coordinate support for urgent patient care needs and resource allocation.
• Lead admission and discharge processes and update discharge dates timely.
• Guide downtime protocols and emergency response procedures for continuity of care.
• Provide patient care: exams, treatment plans, orders, monitoring, referrals, and credentialed procedures.
• Lead conflict-resolution strategies to maintain a safe, collaborative environment.
• Direct provider-to-patient assignments and assist with on-call coordination.
• Serve as SME in Quality Improvement and Root Cause/Common Cause analyses.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff coordination

Patient care

Education

MSN or higher

DNP/PhD preferred

PA Studies master’s

Job description

St. Jude is seeking a Lead Advanced Practice Provider (Tier III) to oversee clinical operations across inpatient units, ensuring seamless care delivery and top-quality outcomes. The role requires leading teams, coordinating resources, and maintaining high safety standards 24/7.

Qualified candidates hold a NP/PA certification with RN/APRN licensure in Tennessee; Acute Care Pediatric NP credentials are preferred. The position involves a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.