Oncology Regional Lead- Advanced Practice Clinician

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Regional APP lead position at AHCI is a leadership role overseeing nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and other advanced practice clinicians in a defined West Region. Based at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, the role combines inpatient rounding and outpatient care with a 1.0 FTE allocation for lead and clinical duties.

You will collaborate with hematology/oncology specialists to coordinate patient care, develop staffing plans, mentor staff, and participate in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Oncology APC experience required as part of qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical leadership for NPs and PAs in the region.
• Oversees daily APC workflow and scheduling.
• Partners with regional leadership for program development and policies.
• Supports recruitment and onboarding of APCs.

Skills

Oncology APC experience

Leadership experience

Education

Master's degree - NP or PA program

Job description

Location Address: 800 East 28th St STE 404 Minneapolis, MN 55407-3723

Date Posted: October 08, 2026

Department: 31005600 AHCI Cancer Center Minneapolis

ANW Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: Occasional

Job Summary

The Allina Health Cancer Institute (AHCI) is hiring a Regional Lead Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for our West Region. Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE. Monday- Friday business hours. .2 FTE Lead and .8 FTE Clinical. This is an inpatient/outpatient position. The role will manage solid tumor and hematology patients. Team includes Hematologist/Oncologists and Advanced Practice Clinicians. Position is located at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis Inpatient rounding every 6th weekend is part of the responsibilities.

Job Description

The Regional APP lead position in AHCI is a leadership position within AHCI tasked with overseeing and coordinating the activities of nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and other advanced practice clinicians in a given geographic region as defined by AHCI. Individuals in this role will partner closely with AHCI regional medical and operational leadership to oversee APC practice. This position will report to the AHCI regional medical director for the respective region. Provides help with all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments and consultations as part of a physician/nurse team. Works within a Specialty Care team, in both inpatient and outpatient situations and can perform independently or as part of the treatment team ensuring continuity of patient care in all settings. Serves as an educator, case manager, consultant to staff and multidisciplinary health care team. As Lead, helps manage daily departmental needs, scheduling and workflow for staff. Assists management with employee performance review and coaching opportunities.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provides clinical care for patients
• Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
• Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
• Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
• Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
• Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
• Refers for specialty care when determined.
• Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Nurse Practitioner scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
• Participates in health care team Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff. Acts as resource to members of the team. Works with primary care team for program development. Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed. Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty. Other duties as assigned.

Assists AHCI leadership when in Lead Role

• Helps manage daily departmental APC needs, and workflow for APCs.
• Supervise the daily activities of APCs, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to new employees.
• Develop onboarding plans, facilitate orientation sessions, and provide ongoing support to ensure new APPs are successfully integrated into the clinical team.
• Gives feedback to regional medical director on employees for the annual review process.
• Partners with site medical director & site leadership for employee performance improvement.
• Partners with AHCI leadership team for program development as needed.
• Collaborate with AHCI leadership to develop, review, and update policies and procedures related to APC practice.
• Ensure that APCs adhere to these policies.
• Participate in recruitment of new APCs.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree - Completion of accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Physician Assistant program.
• Must have Oncology APC experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience
• Licenses/Certifications
• Licensed Registered Nurse - MN Board of Nursing required upon hire ( NP)
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification within specialty or Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) - National Commission Certification of Physician Assistants within specialty required upon hire.
• MN NP/PA license required upon hire.
• Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire.
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $135,096 to $164,216 per year

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award‑winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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