Job Description - Program Manager - Wound Ostomy/Continence Care (3299839)
The Program Manager for Wound Ostomy and Continence Care Nursing (PM WOCN) provides departmental leadership related to managing and delivering quality, cost-effective patient and family-centered care specifically in the areas of Wound Ostomy and Continence Care. S/he is an expert in the WOCN standards of practice and is accountable for developing and leading programs for improvement in WOCN related outcomes. Programs include, but are not limited to, reduction in Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI), enhancing clinical nurses’ knowledge related to WOCN and HAPI prevention, and other outcome data surrounding wound and ostomy patient care as needed. This work includes the involvement of key stakeholders such as clinical nurses and others involved or impacted by the program. As part of program management, s/he oversees the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of related data to various stakeholder groups.
S/he is an expert clinician and provides recommendations regarding managing and delivering quality, cost-effective patient and family-centered care specifically in the areas of Wound Ostomy and Continence Care. S/he participates in strategic planning, management, and operation of the Nursing Department, ensuring quality patient care for patients in the following age groups: adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
The PM WOCN evaluates the success of wound ostomy care programs and monitors the quality and continuity of care formally and informally through data analysis, direct observation, chart review, one-on-one interaction, and/or collaboration with the health care team, Administrators, Multidisciplinary Practice, or Manager. The PM WOCN will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
- Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse Licensure
- Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required
- Membership in a professional nursing organization encouraged
- Must have WOCN experience
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location
MA-Boston-BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Main
Work Locations
BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Main
Job
Nursing-Other
Organization
Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital (BWFH)
Schedule
Full-time
Standard Hours: 40
Shift
Day Job
Employee Status
Regular
Recruiting Department: BWFH Nursing Professional Development
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