Manager, Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing

tbhcareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

tbhcareers in New York, NY seeks a Manager of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing (WOCN) to provide advanced clinical expertise, lead WOCN programs across the continuum of care, and educate staff. The role requires 3–5 years WOCN experience and RN licensure in NY; advanced certifications and NP/APRn qualifications are highly valued.

The Manager will develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based WOCN initiatives, drive quality improvements, and partner with nursing leadership to enhance patient

Qualifications

• BSN is REQUIRED.
• MSN/MS or DNP – HIGHLY PREFERRED.
• Minimum 3–5 years of clinical WOCN experience, preferably in an acute care or community hospital setting.
• Experience in program development, clinical education, or nursing leadership – PREFERRED.
• Experience with NDNQI data submission, clinical quality registries, or value-based care reporting.
• Experience in safety-net or community health environments.
• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in NY (or applicable state).
• APRN/NP licensure – HIGHLY PREFERRED.
• DNP or PhD with informatics focus welcome.
• CWOCN or equivalent certification (CWON/COCN/CCCN) required; if none at hire, must obtain within 12 months.
• NP certification – PREFERRED.
• Membership in the WOCN Society.
• Clinical leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration experience.
• CMS Conditions of Participation knowledge and Joint Commission standards awareness.
• In-depth knowledge of pressure injury prevention and wound healing physiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical expertise and act as a clinical resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based WOCN programs across the continuum of care.
• Lead staff education, program development, and nursing leadership activities.
• Consult hospital leadership to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital-acquired conditions.
• Partner across departments to promote a culture of nursing excellence and continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure familiarity with CMS Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Data-driven quality improvement

Change management

Effective communication

Culturally competent care

CMS knowledge

Wound/ostomy knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree (MSN/MS or DNP)

Registered Nurse licensure in NY

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Nurse Practitioner licensure

DNP or PhD with informatics focus

CWOCN or equivalent certification (CWON/COCN/CCCN)

NP certification

Membership in WOCN Society

EPIC/EHR familiarity (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

The Manager of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing (WOCN) provides advanced clinical expertise, program leadership, and staff education in the prevention and management of complex wounds, ostomies, and continence disorders across the continuum of care. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based WOCN programs that improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital-acquired conditions, and support a culture of nursing excellence. The WOCN Manager serves as a clinical resource and consultant to nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, and hospital leadership.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - REQUIRED
• Master's degree (MSN, MS OR DNP) – HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) of clinical WOCN experience, preferably in an acute care or community hospital setting.
• Experience in program development, clinical education, or nursing leadership - PREFERRED
• Experience with NDNQI data submission, clinical quality registries, or value-based care reporting.
• Experience working in a safety-net hospital or community health environment.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of New York (or applicable state).
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure – HIGHLY PREFERRED
• DNP or PhD with informatics focus welcome.
• Certification in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing (CWOCN) or equivalent specialty certification (CWON, COCN, CCCN required. If none at hire, must be, obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification – PREFERRED. Nurse Practitioner scope supports independent prescriptive authority, autonomous wound care clinic practice, and direct billing capability.
• Membership in the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN Society).
• Advanced clinical judgment in complex wound and ostomy management. Clinical Excellence:
• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, manage change, and influence outcomes without direct authority. Leadership:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for patient education, staff development, and leadership reporting. Communication:
• Ability to interpret quality data, identify trends, and design data-driven improvement strategies. Analytical Thinking:
• Commitment to culturally competent, patient-centered care within a diverse community hospital environment. Equity & Inclusion:
• Demonstrated ability to partner across departments, disciplines, and levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, and NDNQI quality indicators.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pressure injury prevention, wound healing physiology, ostomy rehabilitation, and continence care.
• Familiarity with EPIC or equivalent electronic health record (HER) systems – PREFERRED