Nursing Director of Wound Care

Elios Healthcare; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elios Healthcare in the Greater Atlanta area is seeking an experienced Nursing Director of Wound Care to lead and oversee wound care services. This role focuses on clinical leadership, wound management, and advancing quality outcomes across the organization.

The ideal candidate has a strong nursing leadership background, expert wound care knowledge, and a track record in quality improvement and clinical program development.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• Experience in nursing leadership or management.
• Strong wound care background; CWOCN/CWCN/WCC certification preferred.
• Experience with staff education, quality improvement and clinical program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for wound care services.
• Establish evidence-based wound care practices and protocols.
• Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff involved in wound management.
• Evaluate patients with complex wounds and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor wound healing, patient outcomes, and quality indicators.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve continuity and quality of care.
• Identify opportunities to improve wound care processes and patient outcomes.
• Provide education and training to nursing staff on wound management.
• Assist with program development, performance improvement, and clinical initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical leadership

Quality improvement

Education

Georgia RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

WCC/CWCN/CWOCN certification

Job description

A healthcare organization in the Greater Atlanta area is seeking an experienced Nursing Director of Wound Care to lead and oversee wound care services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing leader with a strong background in wound management, clinical leadership, and quality improvement.

Position Highlights

• Nursing leadership position overseeing wound care services
• Opportunity to develop and improve wound care programs
• Collaborate closely with nursing, medical, and interdisciplinary teams
• Focus on quality, patient outcomes, and clinical excellence
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for wound care services.
• Establish and maintain evidence-based wound care practices and protocols.
• Lead, mentor, and support nursing staff involved in wound management.
• Evaluate patients with complex wounds and collaborate with providers on individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor wound healing, patient outcomes, and quality indicators.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and clinical standards.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve continuity and quality of care.
• Identify opportunities to improve wound care processes and patient outcomes.
• Provide education and training to nursing staff related to wound management.
• Assist with program development, performance improvement, and clinical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• BSN preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership or management experience.
• Strong clinical background in wound care and complex wound management.
• Wound care certification such as WCC, CWCN, CWOCN, or comparable credential preferred.
• Experience with staff education, quality improvement, and clinical program development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity for an experienced wound care nurse leader to take on a key leadership role while helping strengthen clinical processes, support nursing teams, and improve patient outcomes across the organization.