Senior Advanced Practice Lead – Tier III (Peds)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. seeks a Lead-Advanced Practitioner-Tier III for inpatient oncology to provide clinical leadership and oversee daily operations across units.

The role involves real-time staffing decisions and cross-training for direct patient care in multiple clinical areas. The position requires APRN or PA certification with Tennessee licensure, with a preference for Acute Care Certified Pediatric NP.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field (MSN, DNP, PA studies)
• State licensure requirements and certifications may apply
• Two years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily provider clinical operations and logistics to support patient care needs and coordinate across inpatient units.
• Ensure safe and efficient workflows across service lines.
• Act as a clinical resource for complex processes and add-on procedures.
• Oversee direct and indirect support for urgent patient care needs and resource allocation.
• Lead admission and discharge processes, including discharge date updates.
• Guide provider downtime protocols and emergency response procedures.
• Provide patient care and perform credentialed diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Lead conflict-resolution strategies to maintain a safe environment.
• Direct provider-to-patient assignments and assist with on-call coordination.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Quality Improvement and operational optimization.
• Perform other duties to meet department goals.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Operations coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Staff coaching

Education

Master's degree or higher in a relevant field

MSN

DNP

Physician Assistant Studies degree

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. seeks a Lead-Advanced Practitioner-Tier III for inpatient oncology to provide clinical leadership and oversee daily operations across units.

The role involves real-time staffing decisions and cross-training for direct patient care in multiple clinical areas. The position requires APRN or PA certification with Tennessee licensure, with a preference for Acute Care Certified Pediatric NP.