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