Wound Care Director

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Chicago, IL

9d • $110,800 - $184,000

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 oversight of wound prevention, assessment, treatment, and outcomes management, with a focus on high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered services and strong 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 position develops and implements strategic initiatives; establishes and evaluates clinical standards and policies; oversees financial and resource stewardship; supports regulatory compliance and program performance; and fosters 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 and organizational goals. The role maintains programmatic oversight while also contributing to direct patient care and complex case management as needed, translating current evidence and best practices into care delivery. The position drives innovation, program growth, and continuous performance improvement across wound care services.

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.
• Practice 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 initiative and creative problem-solving ability.
• Critical-thinking skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to develop a vision for the function and act with the broader benefit of SRAlab in mind.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• One year of experience developing and implementing programs, or experience 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, 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 interdisciplinary practice, program performance, innovation, and program growth.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program described as competitive with industry peers in the organization’s geographic locations; benefits and eligibility may vary by position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior