Job Description

The Wound Care Services Manager is responsible for the delivery of wound-related patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the overall clinical practice including fiscal, material, and human resource management. 

Responsibilities

• Works with the wound care physicians to provide a comprehensive treatment program for patients, addresses patient issues, and works through all patient/employee-related matters.
• Educates referring providers to purpose, function, and realistic expectations of the Clinic. Educates nursing personnel on wound care techniques and skills.
• Develops appropriate protocols and objectives for programs.
• Provides leadership in the development of performance standards for employees.Plans and develops educational in-services for the department.
• Delivers direct patient care appropriate to the patients served (adult and geriatric populations).
• Physical Requirements: Physically demanding, high-stress environment, ability to flex working hours and On call.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Monitors and facilitates the requirements of NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators
• Knowledge of quality improvement philosophy models and methods for CQI, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Demonstrates competence in leadership, budgetary and administrative skills
• Decision making, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC's electronic record and billing systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nursing school BSN.
• Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in New York State required.
• Minimum two years experience in wound care and HBO including previous supervisory experience.