RN Wound Care Manager

Community Health Systems•Naples, FL

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About The Position

The Manager, Wound Care oversees the daily operations and clinical activities of the Wound Care department, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. The role provides leadership in patient care coordination, staff development, and operational efficiency while driving performance improvements and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The Manager collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes, employee engagement, and departmental success. This position includes staff supervision and development, scheduling, performance evaluation, budget oversight, monitoring expenditures, and evaluating technologies that may improve operational efficiency. It also supports quality assurance and regulatory compliance, including participation in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes where applicable. The position is based at Physicians Regional Medical Center-Collier and works day-shift hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or four or more years of direct experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Two to four years of experience in a closely related field when holding a bachelor's degree.
RN (Registered Nurse) state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Ability to foster teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to delegate, work effectively with others, independently manage tasks, and meet deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Two to four years of previous leadership experience.
CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse) certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate nursing care in the department, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices and organizational standards.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, practice standards, and protocols to support quality, safety, and efficiency.
Analyze departmental data, identify trends, and implement initiatives to improve patient satisfaction and performance.
Lead onboarding, training, performance evaluations, goal-setting, and professional development for staff.
Schedule employees to ensure effective use of resources and consult with the Director on staffing issues.
Collaborate with other departments and leadership teams to address operational challenges, improve communication, and support planning and implementation.
Review patient cases and promptly resolve issues to support patient satisfaction and safety.
Implement action plans and individual goals to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
Monitor performance metrics and engage staff in risk mitigation and quality improvement initiatives.
Develop and manage the departmental budget, monitor expenditures, and support cost-effective service delivery.
Evaluate and implement technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
Keep up to date with industry advancements, technologies, and regulatory changes.
Perform staff-role duties when required, meeting the competencies established for that role.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.