Clinical Nurse Manager

About the role

Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non‑healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out‑patient clinic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in all responsibilities related to Case Management; may provide case management to a group of patients with specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management.
• Organizes and prioritizes clinical responsibilities; provides clinical oversight to clinical staff such as RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CMAs, Hyperbaric Oxygen Technicians, etc.
• Collaborates with other health care providers, key hospital personnel, Wound Care Center Providers, Program Director, and Medical Director regarding clinical and patient needs.
• Consistently reviews current processes and procedures, identifies and implements areas of improvement while complying with HIPAA, DOH, hospital, and Healogics requirements.
• Engages in staff development through general in‑services, individual instruction, and orientation; provides staff recognition via positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
• Collaborates with the Program Director in coordination of program objectives from a budgetary and financial perspective.
• If the program provides Vein Care services, coordinates the vein clinic and assists in providing care as needed after Healogics Vein Clinic training.
• Collaborates with Program Director and Medical Director to achieve Wound Care Center quality indicators.
• May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics and hospital policies.
• May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training; following training, may act as a chamber operator or emergency chamber operator.
• Performs patient care based on Center staffing needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Current RN (Registered Nurse) license – to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) minimum required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• One year experience as an RN required; two (2) or more years’ experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Wound care certification preferred.

Skills

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Planning, organization, prioritization and time‑management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and to communicate in laymen’s terms at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong customer service skills and follow‑up skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Team‑building and motivational skills.
• Research and teaching skills.
• Change management and demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) preferred.
• Working knowledge of systems/applications in hospital databases and web‑based databases.

Physical Demands

• Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more).
• Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more).
• Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more.
• Moving about.
• Close, distance and peripheral vision.
• Reading.
• Communicating.
• Writing.
• Lifting/moving items up to 20 pounds.
• Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance.
• Pushing/pulling.
• Bending/stooping.
• Reaching/grasping/touching with hands.
• Traveling distances (car, airplane, etc.).

Work Environment

• Normal office environment.
• Primarily indoors environment.
• Patient care environment.
• Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc).
• Exposure to mechanical equipment.
• Proximity to moving objects.

Pay

The salary for this position generally ranges between $74,700.00‑$100,700.00 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.