Program Manager - Wound Ostomy/Continence Care

The Program Manager for Wound Ostomy andContinence Care Nursing (PM WOCN) provides departmental leadership related tomanaging and delivering quality, cost effective patient and family centeredcare specifically, in the areas of Wound Ostomy and Continence Care. S/he isexpert in the WOCN standards of practice. S/he is accountable for developingand leading programs for improvement in WOCN related outcomes. Programsinclude, but 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 nursesand others involved or impacted by the program. As part of program management,s/he oversees the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination ofrelated data to various stakeholder groups.

S/heis an expert clinician and provides recommendations regarding managing anddelivering quality, cost effective patient and family centered carespecifically, in the areas of Wound Ostomy and Continence Care. S/he participatesin strategic planning, management and operation of the Nursing Department,ensuring quality patient care for patients in the following age groups:adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

ThePM WOCN evaluates the success of wound ostomy care programs and monitors thequality and continuity of care formally and informally through data analysis,direct observation, chart review, one to one interaction, and/or collaborationwith the health care team, Administrators, Multidisciplinary Practice, orManager. The PM WOCN will also assure the practice of the Patient and FamilyCentered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171 bednon-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directlyacross the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham andWomen's Faulkner Hospital has a long history of meeting the health care needsof our patients by offering comprehensive care in a wide variety ofspecialties. At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, our world revolvesaround our patients and their families, which is why we've been nationally recognizedfor our best practices in patient care, safety measures and surgical outcomes.If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's FaulknerHospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

Qualifications

• Bachelor'sDegree in Nursing required
• Master'sDegree in Nursing preferred
• Massachusetts Registered Nurse Licensure
• Certification in Basic Life Support for HealthcareProviders required
• Membership in a professional nursing organizationsencouraged
• Must have WOCN experience

EEO Statement

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.