Registered Nurse/Clinical Program Manager Wound Care

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 51,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Wound Care Program Manager to advance evidence-based wound, ostomy, and skin integrity practices across the patient care continuum. The role leads program development, education, and quality outcomes while collaborating with nursing, medical staff, and interprofessional teams to reduce HAPI and improve patient safety.

The individual will mentor staff, support certification, and ensure regulatory alignment through system-wide initiatives and ongoing measurement of

Qualifications

• BSN in Nursing and RN license required.
• CWOCN certification required or obtained within 6 months.
• Experience in wound, ostomy, and skin integrity management for complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the system clinical expert in wound, ostomy, and skin integrity management.
• Leads development, implementation, and evaluation of wound care programs and quality outcomes.
• Designs and delivers education programs to improve competency in wound care and ostomy care.
• Promotes evidence-based practice and collaborates with nursing leadership to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Wound care management

Clinical consultation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education & training

Education

BSN

RN license

CWOCN certification (or within 6 months)

Job description

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

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully implement WOW care and role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Brown University Health employees are expected to role model organizational values in all interactions.

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

M-F with occasional weekend. Work Shift: Variable. Daily Hours: 8 and 12 hours. Driving Required: Yes.

ABOUT

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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