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 from the American Heart Association
Strong clinical assessment, communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Responsibilities
Plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive wound care services
Ensure efficient daily wound care treatments and operational workflows
Develop and monitor quality improvement initiatives specific to the unit
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care
Act as the clinical expert on wound care best practices and prevention
Mentor and educate nursing staff on wound management
Evaluate patient treatment plans to identify improvement opportunities
Promote compliance with regulatory and patient safety standards
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and innovate in wound care management
Support in professional development and continuing education
Collaborative and interdisciplinary team environment
Focused commitment to improving patient outcomes
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.
