Clinical Program Manager CRNP

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants within assigned service lines.
• Collaborate with medical directors, nursing leadership, and administrative partners to support the growth and advancement of APP programs.
• Lead initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes, care coordination, patient throughput, early discharge planning, and patient satisfaction.
• Promote evidence-based clinical practices and support quality improvement initiatives to enhance the delivery of care.
• Monitor APP competencies, documentation, clinical outcomes, and adherence to departmental and organizational standards.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, orientation, training, and professional development of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement clinical workflows, policies, and procedures that support safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for APPs while fostering strong relationships among physicians, nursing teams, and interdisciplinary partners.
• Analyze quality outcomes and patient feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to enhance care delivery.
• Support service line goals by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the patient experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Current Registered Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Maryland required.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner in area of specialty required.
• Minimum of four years of Nurse Practitioner experience required.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or APP program management experience preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience supporting and developing advanced practice providers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, APPs, patients, and administrative leaders.
• Ability to promote professionalism, teamwork, and a culture of clinical excellence.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and change management skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to provide clinical expertise and leadership for a diverse patient population.

Patient Safety Commitment

• Identify and address potential risks to patient care.
• Report safety events and near misses through established processes.
• Support initiatives designed to improve patient safety, quality outcomes, and care delivery.

Why Join Us?

Join the University of Maryland Medical Center as a Clinical Program Manager CRNP and make a lasting impact on the future of advanced practice care. This leadership role provides the opportunity to influence clinical excellence, support APP growth, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams dedicated to delivering world-class patient care.