Program Manager - Wound Ostomy/Continence Care

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
expert in the WOCN standards of practice. S/he is accountable for developing
and leading programs for improvement in WOCN related outcomes. Programs
include, 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 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 to 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.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171 bed
non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly
across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and
Women's Faulkner Hospital has a long history of meeting the health care needs
of our patients by offering comprehensive care in a wide variety of
specialties. At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, our world revolves
around our patients and their families, which is why we've been nationally recognized
for 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 Faulkner
Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

• 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 organizations
  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.