Surgery and Wound Care Clinic Manager

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Health is recruiting a registered nurse to work full-time as the Surgery and Wound Clinic Manager. Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of: Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital, Family Center for Health Center - an outpatient rural health clinic, Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility, Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce, Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business, Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy. We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas. The Surgery & Wound Clinic Manager is responsible for the clinical and operational leadership of the surgical and wound care clinic. This role ensures high standards of care, staff competence, and smooth coordination between surgical and outpatient wound management settings. This leader collaborates with physicians, infection prevention, and clinical teams to maintain efficient surgical operations and support evidence-based wound care practices—ensuring optimal patient outcomes and compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Kansas (or eligible for licensure).
Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in perioperative or wound care settings.
Prior leadership or charge nurse experience.
Strong understanding of OR protocols, infection prevention, and wound management practices.
Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player
Maintain a positive attitude with good energy
Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere
Display integrity and accountability
Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement
Adhere to organization policies and procedures
Arrive at work on time and when scheduled
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks
Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance
Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing or Health Care Administration.
Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN or WCC) or CNOR certification.
Experience in rural healthcare or critical access hospital settings.
Knowledge of EMR systems and surgical scheduling software.
Customer and personal service to include meeting needs, assess and resolve issues, meet quality standards for services, and evaluate satisfaction

Responsibilities

Supervise and support a multidisciplinary team including RNs, LPNs, techs, and ancillary staff.
Supervise nursing care and treatment protocols for patients with chronic, surgical, diabetic, and pressure-related wounds.
Collaborate with wound care providers to implement best practices and monitor patient outcomes.
Ensure documentation, treatment plans, and follow-up care are accurately recorded and communicated.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, competency development, and performance evaluations.
Create and maintain a collaborative, patient-focused work environment.
Ensure departmental compliance with all relevant regulations (CMS, OSHA, The Joint Commission).
Support data collection for quality metrics such as surgical site infections (SSIs), wound healing rates, and patient satisfaction.
Assist in budgeting for equipment, staffing, and supply needs in both the OR and wound care areas.
Monitor inventory, control costs, and optimize resource utilization without compromising care quality.
Complete other duties, as assigned.