As the clinical lead for the largest municipal public health system in the U.S., overseeing over 9,600 nurses, Dr. Cineas plays a key role in ensuring quality, safe and cost-effective nursing care across more than 70 locations, serving 1.4 million patients annually. Her responsibilities include managing nursing operations across 11 hospitals, post-acute care facilities and correctional health services, as well as driving equity and access initiatives. Her recent accomplishments include negotiating the largest-ever contract with the New York State Nurses Association, securing a $52 million gift for a nurse practitioner program at Hunter College and implementing a $75 million medication management system. Under her leadership, the nursing workforce has stabilized, retention rates have nearly doubled and systemwide nursing practices have been standardized. Additionally, she is aiding the system in its efforts to seek Magnet and Pathway to Excellence recognition for individual facilities.
