Advanced Practice Manager Cancer Center Infusion
UCSF Health, San Francisco, CA, United States
Job Description
Manages advanced practice operations in a specific patient care area, overseeing clinical care provided by advanced practice providers (APP) and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory agency standards. Provides clinical leadership for a team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the infusion service line, managing Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) responsible for patient evaluation, testing, diagnosis, plans of care, and treatment within infusion centers at Mission Bay, Mt. Zion, and the Weill Infusion Center. The manager receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the processes by which to attain them. The role requires 15‑20% clinical work in the infusion centers and collaborates with the leads for the APP fellowship program in adult cancer services, working in collaboration with the Office of Advanced Practice and the Office of Nursing Excellence.
Required Qualifications
Five (5) years of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) experience with demonstrated leadership experience.
Leadership Experience
Three (3) years of related leadership experience, or
Current NP III at UCSF, or
Holds an NP III title, or is an NP II or Senior PA with progressive leadership experience in at least five of the areas listed below.
Progressive Leadership Areas
Participates in the development, review, and revision of policies and standardized procedures relevant to the clinical environment.
Engages in clinical, quality, and/or process improvement initiatives, including precepts and mentorship of new APPs and/or APP students.
Functions as a clinical resource to other clinicians.
Participates in in‑service education and outreach programs.
Active involvement in professional practice organizations and committees.
Presentation at regional, national, or international meetings on clinical topics.
Scholarly contributions including authorship, abstract submission, and/or publication.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
Serves as a liaison among APPs, nursing, ancillary staff, and administrative teams.
Collaborates with senior management on operational and performance initiatives.
Participates in departmental and divisional meetings and committees.
Advanced knowledge of software and specialized applications used by Advanced Practice Providers.
Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and actionable planning.
Effectively supervises teams and manages complex workflows and competing priorities while ensuring high‑quality patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate or PhD.
Advanced experience in clinical specialty supervising APPs.
Advanced knowledge of legislative issues affecting advanced practice providers.
Ability to organize operations and implement initiatives.
Demonstrated knowledge of state and national regulatory requirements.
Strong operational management skills.
Excellent leadership, fiscal, and operational management skills with collaboration across all disciplines.
License and Certification
California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction.
California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction.
California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges.
NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role.
Adult Outpatient (A‑GNP‑C, ANP‑C, FNP‑C, GNP‑C, AGPCNP‑BC, ANP‑BC, FNP‑BC, GNP‑BC, ACNP‑BC, AGACNP‑BC, ACNPC‑AG, ACNPC).
California Driver License if required.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Additional required AHA certifications: none.
Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): none.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate‑level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10‑campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.
UCSF recruits a diverse community and seeks candidates whose experience and service prepare them to contribute to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence – the PRIDE values. The university is committed to equity and building a culturally competent community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Placement within the salary range depends on factors including work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement will be guided by collective bargaining agreement rules. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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Manages advanced practice operations in a specific patient care area, overseeing clinical care provided by advanced practice providers (APP) and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory agency standards. Provides clinical leadership for a team of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the infusion service line, managing Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) responsible for patient evaluation, testing, diagnosis, plans of care, and treatment within infusion centers at Mission Bay, Mt. Zion, and the Weill Infusion Center. The manager receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the processes by which to attain them. The role requires 15‑20% clinical work in the infusion centers and collaborates with the leads for the APP fellowship program in adult cancer services, working in collaboration with the Office of Advanced Practice and the Office of Nursing Excellence.
Required Qualifications
Five (5) years of Advanced Practice Provider (APP) experience with demonstrated leadership experience.
Leadership Experience
Three (3) years of related leadership experience, or
Current NP III at UCSF, or
Holds an NP III title, or is an NP II or Senior PA with progressive leadership experience in at least five of the areas listed below.
Progressive Leadership Areas
Participates in the development, review, and revision of policies and standardized procedures relevant to the clinical environment.
Engages in clinical, quality, and/or process improvement initiatives, including precepts and mentorship of new APPs and/or APP students.
Functions as a clinical resource to other clinicians.
Participates in in‑service education and outreach programs.
Active involvement in professional practice organizations and committees.
Presentation at regional, national, or international meetings on clinical topics.
Scholarly contributions including authorship, abstract submission, and/or publication.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
Serves as a liaison among APPs, nursing, ancillary staff, and administrative teams.
Collaborates with senior management on operational and performance initiatives.
Participates in departmental and divisional meetings and committees.
Advanced knowledge of software and specialized applications used by Advanced Practice Providers.
Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and actionable planning.
Effectively supervises teams and manages complex workflows and competing priorities while ensuring high‑quality patient care.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate or PhD.
Advanced experience in clinical specialty supervising APPs.
Advanced knowledge of legislative issues affecting advanced practice providers.
Ability to organize operations and implement initiatives.
Demonstrated knowledge of state and national regulatory requirements.
Strong operational management skills.
Excellent leadership, fiscal, and operational management skills with collaboration across all disciplines.
License and Certification
California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction.
California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction.
California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges.
NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role.
Adult Outpatient (A‑GNP‑C, ANP‑C, FNP‑C, GNP‑C, AGPCNP‑BC, ANP‑BC, FNP‑BC, GNP‑BC, ACNP‑BC, AGACNP‑BC, ACNPC‑AG, ACNPC).
California Driver License if required.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Additional required AHA certifications: none.
Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): none.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate‑level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10‑campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.
UCSF recruits a diverse community and seeks candidates whose experience and service prepare them to contribute to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence – the PRIDE values. The university is committed to equity and building a culturally competent community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Placement within the salary range depends on factors including work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement will be guided by collective bargaining agreement rules. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, visit https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
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