Supervisor APP - Medical Oncology

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor APP coordinates direct patient care within the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) process and works within the guidelines of a collaborative practice agreement. The position supports patient safety and wellbeing and helps the APP Manager with staff education, scheduling, credentialing, orientation, salary planning, and tracking licensure and continuing medical education. The role reports to the Advanced Practice Provider Manager and serves as a resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and administrative staff.

The supervisor coordinates the APP team’s day-to-day clinical practice and staffing, supports staff development and performance management, and contributes to department leadership, quality improvement, and educational initiatives. The role also manages patient care, communicates relevant history and treatment recommendations to attending physicians, and supports inpatient and outpatient nursing services with clinical assessment and treatment planning. The position promotes professional development, teamwork, innovation, and alignment with institutional and professional practice standards.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree.
• Three years of clinical work experience.
• One or more applicable credentials or licenses, depending on role: ACLS from the American Heart Association; APN credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or Missouri Division of Professional Registration; BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; Certified Nurse Practitioner credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or Missouri Division of Professional Registration; or Physician Assistant credential from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or Missouri Division of Professional Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred skills include clinical evaluations, clinical knowledge and procedures, clinical research, communication, cross-functional teamwork, electronic health records, Epic EHR, nursing fundamentals, patient care and care plans, patient evaluations, personal development planning, policy compliance, quality improvement, supervision, time management, and training and development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day clinical practice of the Advanced Practice Provider team.
• Monitor APP performance, clinical situations, and indicators to identify problems and opportunities to improve patient care.
• Attend clinical team meetings and help ensure care plans and communication are accurate and timely.
• Serve as a resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and administrative staff; report to the APP Manager.
• Resolve immediate clinical operational concerns and errors.
• Coordinate monthly schedules and team assignments in collaboration with the management team.
• Evaluate staff and provide input to the APP Manager to build an effective work unit.
• Collaborate with leadership to support the department and identify staffing levels needed to manage the program effectively.
• Participate in credentialing, orientation, education, training, and competency development for new team members.
• In collaboration with the Manager, supervise staff and provide education, annual evaluations, and merit planning.
• Develop, update, and maintain APP educational materials, policies, and procedures with the management team.
• Support departmental performance improvement and quality initiatives; attend quality committees and share information with team members.
• Set APP priorities in alignment with university and hospital priorities.
• Build relationships with national, state, and local provider organizations and universities.
• Liaise with institutional marketing departments to support continuing education in local markets and referral patterns.
• Manage patient care, review complex histories and medical records, summarize findings for attending physicians, and communicate treatment recommendations and pertinent history to support care across the continuum.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures and maintain competency in technical skills and procedures consistent with the collaborative arrangement and departmental objectives.
• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment-plan implementation support to inpatient and outpatient nursing services.
• Initiate and coordinate Advanced Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant research efforts.
• Promote continuous learning and APP development, communicate practice updates, and support staff development and continuing education and regulatory requirements.
• Support professional practice guidelines and credentialing requirements of certifying bodies, the State Board, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and Washington University School of Medicine.
• Recognize significant team contributions, support employee influence over change and goal setting, champion innovation, and communicate the department’s vision and desired outcomes.
• Promote teamwork, respect differences, adapt communication and approach to different groups and individuals, participate in institutional cultural diversity efforts, and contribute as a clinical team member to departmental goals.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays or coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees may participate in a defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, an employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child and family-care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment, subject to policies and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior