Wound Care Nurse Manager

Overview

• Lead and manage the wound care unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans, fostering excellence in nursing practices and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership to plan and monitor budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide education and training to staff, promoting professional development and competency validation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining readiness for inspections and surveys.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and nursing research to drive quality initiatives and enhance patient care.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging diversity and employee engagement.
• Maintain clinical competence and provide direct patient care when necessary to support the team.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Plan, organize, and direct essential patient care functions for the wound care unit.
• Develop and integrate performance improvement plans into unit practices for enhanced outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and healthcare standards.
• Coordinate staff education and competency assessments, fostering professional growth.
• Monitor and control budgets, ensuring sound fiscal management and resource allocation.
• Participate in inspections and regulatory surveys, maintaining compliance and readiness.
• Promote staff development through tailored education plans and career pathways.
• Lead process improvements to enhance patient and physician satisfaction.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical RN experience in acute care settings.
• Preferred 5 years of leadership experience in healthcare management.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare and regulatory standards, including JCAHO and state requirements.
• Proficiency in evidence-based nursing practices and quality improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills for effective team management.