Wound Care Director

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Director of Wound Care Services is a senior clinical and operational leader responsible for the strategic direction, administration, and advancement of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s comprehensive wound care program. The role provides executive oversight of wound prevention, assessment, treatment, and outcomes management, supporting high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care and optimal clinical outcomes and patient experience. As the organization’s wound care subject matter expert, the Director combines clinical expertise with leadership, quality improvement, and operational management. The role develops and implements strategic initiatives; establishes and evaluates clinical standards and policies; oversees financial and resource stewardship; and supports workforce development through education, mentorship, and professional growth. The Director collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, rehabilitation teams, ancillary departments, and executive leadership to advance interdisciplinary practice, improve outcomes, and support organizational goals. The Director also contributes to direct patient care and complex case management as needed. The Director leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of wound care services; oversees wound care staff and program performance; participates in interdisciplinary rounds; evaluates wound healing and outcomes; develops evidence-based care plans; and supports patient and family education and shared decision-making. The position reports to the Associate Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Current Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
Current CPR certification.
Wound Care Certification.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible nursing experience specializing in wound care, including supervisory or managerial experience and demonstrated ability to organize, develop, and effectively manage a wound care clinical service or business unit.
Practices in accordance with professional practice standards and the ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Strong organizational, project management, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical skills to assess, plan, and implement program management strategies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of initiative and creative problem-solving.
Critical thinking and sound judgment.
Demonstrates a vision for own function and acts with the broader benefit of SRAlab in mind.
Computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
One year of experience developing or implementing programs, or in a supervisory role and program management.

Responsibilities

Direct the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive wound care services in accordance with evidence-based practice, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide administrative and clinical leadership for wound care staff, including recruitment, performance management, mentorship, and professional development.
Promote a collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on wound prevention, healing, safety, and continuous performance improvement.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds; evaluate wound healing trajectories and outcomes; develop evidence-based plans of care; and ensure timely, accurate clinical documentation.
Collaborate with attending providers and care teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
Promote patient and family engagement through education and shared decision-making.
Deliver wound care services, round on patients, evaluate wound healing, and initiate treatment plans.
Document care, communicate with attending providers, and educate patients and families on wound management.
Develop and implement strategic initiatives, establish and evaluate clinical standards and policies, and oversee financial and resource stewardship.
Advance program performance, innovation, program growth, and continuous improvement.