Manager-Advance Practice Providers, Outpatient Oncology

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The Manager, Advance Practice Providers reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Manager, Advanced Practice Provider provides administrative and clinical practice leadership to and manages APPs (Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants) for their defined service area or unit. 

The Manager will work closely with leadership among respective areas to develop plans, metrics and resources driving the department’s clinical care model success. 

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care
  • Maintains advanced practice skill set and competence and may perform duties listed in the job description for an APRN/PA.
  • Serves as the clinical resource for APP practice issues for the patient population and is accountable for the implementation of evidence-based practice.   Ensures process improvement initiatives are sustained.
  • Develops and implements innovations in patient and family centered care that fosters quality, safety and effectiveness and serves as a model for patient care nationally. Facilitates employee annual goal development in collaboration with Clinical Practice Director and Director of Operations. Enhances the patient’s experience through the continuum of care.
• Customer Focus
  • Clearly identifies the internal and external customer(s) for their unit or service area and their respective requirements/expectations. Actively seeks methods of concurrent and retrospective feedback from customers, listens to customer feedback and implements solutions and/or interventions as appropriate. Continually examines ways to improve business relationships with customers, suppliers, and the community.
  • Is a liaison for the APP staff with leadership teams at NMHC.
  • Work closely with practice and physician leadership to ensure smooth and efficient operations in the practice in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding. 
  • Consistently model the organization’s philosophy of customer service.
• Creative Leadership
  • Translates organization vision into a unit or service area vision that engages team members in contributing to and achieving that vision.
  • Attracts, develops, and retains exceptional caregivers and provides those APPs with an environment that fosters excellence through continuous learning.
  • Facilitates and coordinates the development of department protocols/policies and guidelines for the continuity of care amongst the specialty/area.
• Management
  • Manages APP performance, competency, work assignments and engagement.
  • Conducts mid-year and annual performance evaluations with all professional APP providers.
  • Initiates and leads all performance management for team members including performance reviews, coaching, development discussions and plans, improvement plans, and any other disciplinary processes as needed.
  • Provides feedback to improve employee performance and engagement.  Tracks coaching discussions and performance of team members; Develops and implements performance improvement plans when necessary to ensure accountability. Seeks ways to match team members’ talents and career interests with organizational opportunities.
  • Collaborates with Human Resources and other managers to ensure appropriate staffing. Advances innovative recruitment and retention strategies for team members. Ensure application of staffing tools.
  • Maintains and improves the department or unit’s quality of care and/or service. Promotes innovation and research to advance care patient care models. Encourages, mentors and coaches team members in advancing innovation through research and evidence.
  • Must be able to effectively manage problems that arise within the team or issues with clients, and recommend mitigation strategies as needed to achieve the desired results.
• Coaching and Development
  • Provides APP providers with an environment that supports their professional practice, health and well-bein