Job Description

The APN Clinical Program Manager is responsible for coordination, and assurance of comprehensive health care using advanced practice nursing process and pertinent standards of care, the diagnosis of illness and physical conditions, and performance of diagnostic, therapeutic, corrective and prescriptive measures in collaboration with appropriate specialty and site based physicians. Serves as a liaison to nursing, physicians, department chairs/chiefs, care management, hospital administration, and other hospital departments. Adheres to programmatic compliance with regulatory agencies.

Clinical Practice
• Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination.
• Initiates selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examination, prescribes medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to accepted standards of care and practice guidelines
• Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses.
• Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record.
• Consults with physician according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care.
• Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery.
• Performs a patient record review with the collaborating physician in a timely fashion but not less than every three months if utilizing a collaborative practice agreement.
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and the bylaws of the Hospital Staff.
• Maintains current expertise in area of practice

Administrative
• Collaborates with the Advanced Practice Nursing leads and Chair or Service Chief of the respective clinical department in the recruitment and retention of NPs.
• Guides and monitors performance and delivery of care on a daily basis.
• Facilitates the on-boarding and orientation as well as ongoing professional development of nurse practitioners.
• Coordinates clinical activities of nurse practitioners to accomplish established safety and quality measures.
• Provides leadership and develops effective team building.
• Sets programmatic goals in collaboration with division chief and other key personnel
• Demonstrates knowledge of and commitment to service excellence; role models Mount Sinai Health System standards.
• Participates in relevant hospital-wide committees.
• Acts as a liaison between inpatient and outpatient areas to assure continuity of care.
• Participates in performance appraisals of nurse practitioners on the assigned service.
• Collaborates with division chief and department administrators to ensure that systems supportive of clinical care function smoothly.
• Promotes utilization of NPs to operate at top of license.
Professional Practice
• Supports and role models the mission, philosophy, goals and objectives of the Department of Nursing and The Mount Sinai Health System.
• Promotes own professional growth and development in clinical and program managerial role.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of patient outcomes per established practice protocols for purposes of quality and performance improvement.
• Serves as a clinical role model and resource to the nursing and clinical staff.
• Serves as a professional resource to other members of the health care team.
• Uses evidence-based health care literature to advise and support appropriate practice changes within the designated service.
• Participates in Service Line Quality and Performance Improvement meetings.
• Participates in APN related meetings and committees.
• Demonstrates professional involvement by:
1. Attending and participating in workshops, seminars, and courses as presenter or author.
2. Keeping abreast of current literature and trends in practice.
3. Participating in related professional organizations.
• Considers ethical issues in professional nursing practice.
• Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect.
• Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people, and promotes and environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality in accordance with departmental standards.
• Adheres to dress code in accordance with departmental policy.

• Master’s in nursing required –appropriate Nurse Practitioner specialty track
• DNP preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant clinical advanced practice nursing
• Programmatic management experience preferred
• Current certification and registration as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State
• Current license and registration as a Professional Registered Nurse in NY State
• National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing required
• Credentialed and privileged as APN at the respective site of practice.

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $115,494.00 - $173,241.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.