Registered Nurse (RN) Manager Wound Care

About the role

Your Experience Matters UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diverse healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an RN Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for wound care department operations, including patient care delivery, staffing, scheduling, training, performance management, budgeting, resource allocation, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Directs and evaluates wound care services to ensure evidence-based clinical practice, high-quality patient outcomes, patient safety, infection prevention, customer service excellence, and achievement of organizational goals.
• Affirms and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor individualized wound care treatment plans for patients with acute, chronic, and complex wounds, incorporating patient goals and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Performs and oversees wound care interventions and therapies, ensuring appropriate treatment modalities, equipment utilization, documentation standards, and adherence to clinical practice guidelines.
• Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives, and staff education programs to support quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Serves as a clinical and operational resource, fostering interdisciplinary teamwork, maintaining effective relationships with providers and external stakeholders, supporting staff development, and promoting continuous professional growth and organizational excellence.

Requirements

• A current Michigan RN license.
• An associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred).
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Two years supervisory or managerial experience (preferred).
• Previous experience in wound care management (preferred).
• Wound care Certification (CWS, CWCN, CWOCN) required within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Associate degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Two years supervisory or managerial experience.
• Previous experience in wound care management.
• Wound care Certification (CWS, CWCN, CWOCN) required within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of wound care principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, financial protection & PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match. Employee well-being programs such as mental, physical, and financial wellness are also available. Professional development opportunities are provided to support ongoing learning and career advancement.

Pay

The pay range for this position is not specified.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 8-hour day shift.

Contact Us

To apply or for more information, please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling 906.282.1179 or use this link (https://bit.ly/BookTimewithPaulaSwartout) to schedule a phone call.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.