Director, Wound Care Services

UHS•Washington, DC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Director manages and strategically grows the Wound Care Program for the assigned area of responsibility. The role provides complete oversight of the Wound Care Center, including day-to-day operations, staff management, financial management, quality and performance improvement, and community education. The Clinical Director also maintains collaborative and consultative client relationships within and outside the Hospital organization. The position is ultimately accountable for achieving program metrics, enhancing patient safety, and providing the highest quality patient care. Employees must perform their responsibilities in accordance with Hospital policies, accrediting organization requirements, applicable federal and state regulations, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines. The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care academic medical center in downtown Washington, DC, with a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU. Its clinical areas include cardiac care, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery. The hospital’s mission is to provide high-quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
Five or more years of marketing/community education in the healthcare industry and clinical operations experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Five or more years of experience as a clinician (RN or Advanced Practice Provider) providing wound care services in a hospital setting.
DC RN license, or eligibility to receive or renew one.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a clinical nursing field or as a physician assistant.
Management experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and strategically grow the Wound Care Program for the assigned area.
Oversee day-to-day Wound Care Center operations.
Manage staff and finances.
Oversee quality and performance improvement.
Provide community education.
Maintain collaborative and consultative client relationships within and outside the Hospital organization.
Achieve program metrics, enhance patient safety, and provide high-quality care.
Perform job responsibilities in accordance with Hospital policies, accrediting organization requirements, applicable regulations, and CMS guidelines.