Director, Wound Healing Institute — Lead Wound Care

Northwest Florida Community Hospital; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL, seeks an experienced Director of the Wound Healing Institute to provide leadership for wound care and hyperbaric services. You will oversee operations, drive quality patient care, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide program development to expand services in the community.

The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with physicians and hospital leadership, with a focus on staffing, budgeting, and optimizing reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related healthcare field preferred.
• Wound care experience preferred.
• Healthcare leadership/management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of wound care practices and regulatory requirements.
• Hyperbaric medicine experience or certification is a plus.
• CWCN, CWS, WCC or equivalent wound care certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day-to-day oversight of the Wound Healing Institute.
• Supervise, support, and develop clinical and support staff.
• Coordinate wound care and hyperbaric services to promote safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Work closely with physicians, providers, hospital leadership, and other departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor patient outcomes, quality measures, productivity, and departmental performance.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and applicable regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards.
• Maintain an understanding of wound care and hyperbaric billing, coding, documentation, and reimbursement requirements.
• Work collaboratively with billing and revenue cycle staff to help ensure services are properly documented and billed.
• Monitor documentation and processes to identify opportunities to improve reimbursement and reduce billing issues or denials.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, supplies, equipment, and other departmental operational needs.
• Support staff education and ensure required competencies and training are maintained.
• Assist with budgeting, expense management, and departmental goals.
• Promote patient satisfaction and a positive patient experience.
• Identify opportunities to expand services, increase referrals, and support continued program growth.
• Participate in community outreach and education related to wound care services.
• Maintain a strong culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and compassionate care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related healthcare field

Job description

Northwest Florida Community Hospital in Chipley, FL, seeks an experienced Director of the Wound Healing Institute to provide leadership for wound care and hyperbaric services. You will oversee operations, drive quality patient care, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide program development to expand services in the community.

The role requires strong leadership and collaboration with physicians and hospital leadership, with a focus on staffing, budgeting, and optimizing reimbursement.