Manager, Advanced Practice - Pathway to Practice

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an APP Manager for the Fellowship Program at James Cancer Hospital. You will oversee the APP Fellows, coordinate education, and partner with nursing and physician leadership to drive clinical excellence and standardized practices across sites.

You will design and evaluate training, mentor APPs, and contribute to workforce strategy, onboarding, and policy development in collaboration with the College of Nursing and APP leadership.

Qualifications

• MSN or PA degree with APRN license and NP/PA-C certification.
• At least four years of experience, including two years as APP and two years in a lead APP/administrative leadership or APP Educator role.
• Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage APP Fellows, including annual performance evaluations.
• Guide initiatives in pathway to practice and onboarding.
• Coordinate education and clinical instruction for the APP Fellowship Program.
• Collaborate with OSU Wexner Medical Center leadership and the College of Nursing on partnerships.
• Contribute to review and refinement of policies, procedures, and standards of care across the medical center.

Education

Master of Science Degree in Nursing

Master's in Physician Assistant Science

Job description

Job Title

Manager, Advanced Practice - Pathway to Practice

Department

James | Inpatient Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant

Scope of Position

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager works with Advanced Practice Provider and Division leadership and will function in liaison, oversight, and mentoring roles for other advanced practice providers. The APP Manager reports directly to the APP Associate Director. The APP Manager will manage the day-to-day coordination of the APP Fellowship Program. The Advanced Practice Provider Manager is responsible for providing personalized education by designing, developing, implementing and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction to support the orientation, ongoing educational and professional development needs of the Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Program. The APP Manager provides oversight and management of APP student placement and Administrative and reporting responsibilities as per department expectations. Interacts with the division workforce at large on issues related to advanced practice providers. The APP Manager serves as the liaison between APP fellows and APRN/PAs and also upper-level advanced practice leaders.

Position Summary

The APP Manager assists the Associate Director with the planning, organization, direction and evaluation of the health care services provided by APP Fellows. Under the guidance of the Associate Director, the APP Manager is responsible for managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating the work performance and competency level of APP Fellows. The APP Manager partners with system APP leadership to implement strategic initiatives and standardize best practices across fellowship sites. Contributes to the development of APP workforce strategy, and onboarding pathways.

The APP Fellowship Manager incorporates current evidence based knowledge, adult learning principles, clinical, educational, and professional standards of advanced practice into daily work.

The APP Manager provides health care services to patients working in collaboration with a licensed physician member of the medical staff. Healthcare services provided include care during acute and chronic phases of illness, education, and counseling of individuals and families, health promotion and prevention, and referral to other healthcare providers and community resources when appropriate.

This APP Manager serves as a key leader for APRNs and PA-Cs across The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, supporting the APP Associate Director for Professional Practice in enhancing clinical excellence. Responsibilities include managing APP Fellows, including responsibility for the annual performance evaluations, and guiding initiatives in pathway to practice. The position plays a central role in collaborative work in the academic partnership with the OSU College of Nursing, including APP student clinical placement and shadowing opportunities. This position contributes to the review and refinement of policies, procedures, and standards of care across the medical center. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the evolving needs of the APP community.

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Science Degree Nursing or Master's in Physician Assistant Science. APRN License with Certification as an NP or PA-C. Must have at least four (4) years of experience, including a minimum of two (2) years as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and two (2) years in a lead APP, formal APP administrative leadership, or APP Educator role.

Preferred minimum years of relevant experience: 6-10. Doctorate Preferred.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION: Advanced Practice

SUBFUNCTION: Advanced Practice Provider

CAREER BAND: People Leader - Managerial

CAREER LEVEL: M2

Additional Information

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.