Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License; BSN required, Master's preferred
Wound Care Certification (WOCN/WON) required
Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience
Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
Strong clinical assessment, communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Responsibilities
Plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive wound care services
Ensure efficient daily wound care treatments and operational workflow
Develop and monitor quality improvement and performance initiatives
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
Serve as the clinical expert for wound care best practices
Mentor and educate nursing staff on wound assessment and treatment
Evaluate patient treatment plans to improve outcomes
Promote compliance with regulatory and patient safety standards
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a specialized program in wound care
Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams
Focus on evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes
Mentorship and educational support for nursing staff
Engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager - Wound Care to oversee and lead our Wound Care Prevention Program. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader who is passionate about improving patient outcomes through evidence-based wound care practices.
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse Manager - Wound Care will provide clinical leadership for the promotion of optimal patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, coordinating patient care initiatives, and ensuring effective utilization of resources throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of comprehensive wound care services.
Ensure daily wound care treatments and operational workflow run efficiently.
Develop and monitor unit-specific quality improvement and performance initiatives.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Serve as the clinical expert for wound care best practices and pressure injury prevention.
Mentor, educate, and support nursing staff in wound assessment, prevention, treatment, and documentation.
Evaluate patient treatment plans and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
Promote compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
Educate patients and families regarding wound prevention and treatment plans.
Tagged as: management, wound care
Requirements
Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License BSN required; Master's degree preferred
Wound Care Certification (WOCN/WON) required
Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience
Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
Strong clinical assessment, communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Preferred Qualifications
We are particularly interested in candidates who are:
Nurse Practitioners with Wound Care certification (WOCN/WON), or
Experienced Registered Nurses with advanced wound care expertise and WOCN certification.
