Wound Care Clinical Program Manager

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespan is seeking a Wound Care Program Manager based in Providence, Rhode Island. This role requires clinical expertise in wound management and a focus on improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and education. The manager will monitor quality metrics and implement evidence-based practices within a clinical environment.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Nursing, a valid RN license, and CWOCN certification. Responsibilities also entail leading program development and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Requires collaboration with medical staff for optimal patient outcomes.
• Must be able to design and deliver education programs.
• Expertise in wound, ostomy, and skin integrity management is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation for complex wounds and ostomy care.
• Lead development of wound care and prevention strategies.
• Monitor and analyze wound-related quality metrics.

Skills

Clinical expertise in wound care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education program design

Evidence-based practice application

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence certification (CWOCN)

BLS certification

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

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