Wound Care Nurse Program Manager

Mymlc; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking a qualified professional to develop and manage skin and wound care programs. This role entails overseeing clinical staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing direct patient care. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and relevant certifications. Leadership and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams are key components of this position. Opportunities for personal and professional development are available, along with a commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• 1 Year of experience as a Certified Wound Care Nurse in acute care preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required upon hire.
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) or CWOCN certification required upon hire or within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages skin and wound care program activities.
• Provides direct patient care and evaluates care plans.
• Leads staff management, including recruitment and performance reviews.
• Implements best practices and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Facilitates collaboration across healthcare teams.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives and program development.
• Oversees education programs for patients and staff.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Leadership skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Graduate of Accredited CWOCN/CWCN Nursing Education Program

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Develops, plans, directs, coordinates, evaluates and manages activities to promote a quality, evidence based skin and wound care program. Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to drive the strategic implementation of skin and wound care best practices, fostering a culture of consistency, continuity of care, and quality of care. Develops and evaluates individualized patient care by applying a clinical knowledge and skill. Oversees the development and delivery of skin and wound care education for patient/family and interdisciplinary staff. Leads program development and initiatives to enhance the quality of skin and wound care. Promotes compliance with regulatory standards by engaging stakeholders to assess the impact of policy changes on patient care delivery and workflow processes. Provides leadership to and oversight of, the wound care nursing staff, and provides direct patient care, education and consultation to providers and staff as needed. Participates in budgetary process. Collaborates with Wound Medical Director.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care after analysis of patient status and needs to develop and evaluate individualized care plans by: applying WOC clinical knowledge and skills to analyze and assess patient needs; overseeing collaboratively developed individualized care plans for complex and specialized patients while providing guidance to staff; leading the evaluation of effectiveness of care plans through ongoing assessment, analysis, and revision, anticipating and resolving /mitigating issues and risks as they arise; and providing consultation to patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote patient-centered care, fostering collaboration and communication.
• Provides oversight and management of wound care staff: conducts recruitment, hiring and onboarding process and daily staffing to meet patient care needs; accountable for performance management of employees including annual performance reviews and follows progressive discipline process for time, attendance and performance deviations; identifies and intervenes with interpersonal or professional conflicts within and with the wound care staff; engages in discussions with wound care staff on their professional development needs including individual growth opportunities as well as mandatory required learning; monitors metrics and takes actions to enhance employee satisfaction; demonstrates ability to delegate tasks using clear communication and monitoring progress.
• Implements evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines by: conducting literature searches and appraising evidence to maintain currency in specialty area; assessing current clinical practices and outcomes to identify areas for opportunity; strategizing, promoting and leading widespread adoption of best practices in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrates leadership skills by: identifying strengths and opportunityies in self, team members and program; creating actionable items to address strengths/opportunities; and improve performance; adapting to competing demands, new responsibilities, change, challenges, and feedback; modeling team collaboration within and across teams; using effective communication skillsp; building relationships and mentoring staff.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration by: leading collaborative efforts between nursing and various health care disciplines to drive the strategic implementation of evidence-based best practices, fostering a culture of consistency and continuity of care, and optimizing quality outcomes for patients; driving engagement with stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of care, allocating resources effectively, and escalating issues as needed; and influencing the decision-making processes that affect patient care outcomes, fostering collaboration and communication among team members.
• Leads program development and quality improvement through evidence-based practice by: leading complex initiatives to develop and implement programs aimed at improving patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of care delivery; conducting advanced analyses of program outcomes and performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and making recommendations for action; fostering stakeholder buy‑in and support for quality improvement initiatives, fostering collaboration and communication; and synthesizing patient and staff feedback to evaluate program efficiency, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Oversees and coordinates the planning and delivery of skin and wound care education for patients, families, and staff by: leading the assessment and development of content to meet diverse learning needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds; fostering partnerships with health care providers and external stakeholders to champion patient and staff education initiatives, cultivating high levels of engagement and participation; driving a culture of learning and development within the organization; allocating resources to support ongoing staff education and training in skin and wound care; and evaluating the effectiveness of these education programs.
• Oversees business initiatives by: recognizing improvement opportunities and applying expertise in skin and wound care; collaborating to develop work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; coordinating and delegating resources to implement work plan and accomplish organizational goals; monitoring progress and results; solving complex problems; escalating high-priority issues; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; evaluating recommendations made.
• Promotes compliance with regulatory standards and best practices by: engaging stakeholders to assess the impact of policy changes on patient care delivery and workflow processes, fostering collaboration and communication; providing expert input in policy/protocol creation, development, and review processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and organizational goals and objectives; and engaging with staff and stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of policies and procedures, resolving issues and making improvements as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - in Nursing (BSN) - Required
• Graduate of Accredited CWOCN/CWCN Nursing Education Program (wound scope, minimum) - Required or completed within 1 year of hire
• Master's Degree - in Nursing - Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 Year - Experience as a Certified Wound Care Nurse in acute care. - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensure/Or Compact State Licensure - Required Upon Hire
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) Or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) - Required Upon Hire or completed within 1 year of hire
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Preferred Upon Hire

Travel Requirements

None

Job Info

• Job Identification 19635
• Job Category Leadership
• Posting Date 03/25/2026, 05:34 PM
• Job Shift Days
• Locations 5301 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506, US (On-site)