Wound Care Clinical Program Manager

SUMMARY:

The Wound Care Program Manager is a clinical expert responsible for the advancement of evidence-based wound, ostomy, and skin integrity practices. This role provides leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a healthy skin program and patients with alterations in skin integrity. There will be a strong emphasis on prevention, quality outcomes, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Serving as a consultant, educator, and change agent, the Wound Care Clinical Program Manager partners with nursing, medical staff, and interprofessional teams to optimize patient outcomes, reduce hospital-acquired conditions, and ensure alignment with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Practice & Consultation

• Serves as the system clinical expert in wound, ostomy, and skin integrity management.
• Provides consultation for complex wounds, ostomies, pressure injuries, and skin integrity concerns.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
• Promotes early identification and prevention strategies to reduce hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) and other skin conditions.

Program Development & Quality Outcomes

• Leads development, implementation, and evaluation of wound care and prevention
• Monitors and analyzes wound-related quality metrics (e.g., HAPI rates, device-related pressure injuries).
• Partners with quality, safety, and nursing leadership to drive improvements in patient outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS).
• Reviews, investigates, and responds to events entered into the safety reporting system.

Education & Professional Development

• Designs and delivers education programs using adult learning principles to improve competency in wound care management.
• Develops and validates clinical competencies related to wound care, ostomy care, and skin assessment in collaboration with nursing professional development managers.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to clinical staff, supporting certification (e.g., WOCN) and professional growth.
• Supports onboarding, ongoing education, and just-in-time training related to skin integrity practices.

Evidence-Based Practice & Innovation

• Promotes and translates evidence-based practice into clinical care to improve outcomes.
• Participates in research, quality improvement, and innovation initiatives related to wound care.
• Evaluates emerging products, technologies, and best practices to enhance care delivery.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborates with system and entity leaders to align wound care practices across settings.
• Participates in committees, councils, and interdisciplinary teams focused on skin integrity and patient safety.
• Supports professional governance structures, including unit-based and specialty councils.
• Leads or supports implementation of system initiatives and practice changes.
• Acts as preceptor and mentor to new wound care nurses and students
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Works in a clinical environment requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• May require travel between system entities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state(s)
• Wound, Ostomy, and Continence certification (CWOCN) required or obtained within 6 months from date of hire
• BLS certification required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Pay Range:

$37.13-$74.26

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

Day / Eve, with occasional weekends

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes