Jamaica Hospital Medical Center (MediSys Health Network) is a 384-bed, fully accredited community teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma Center located in Queens, New York. We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering professional growth, innovation, and clinical excellence.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager – Wound Care to oversee and lead our Wound Care Prevention Program. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic nursing leader who is passionate about improving patient outcomes through evidence-based wound care practices.
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse Manager – Wound Care will provide clinical leadership for the promotion of optimal patient outcomes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, coordinating patient care initiatives, and ensuring effective utilization of resources throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and evaluate the delivery of comprehensive wound care services.
- Ensure daily wound care treatments and operational workflow run efficiently.
- Develop and monitor unit-specific quality improvement and performance initiatives.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
- Serve as the clinical expert for wound care best practices and pressure injury prevention.
- Mentor, educate, and support nursing staff in wound assessment, prevention, treatment, and documentation.
- Evaluate patient treatment plans and identify opportunities to improve outcomes.
- Promote compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
- Educate patients and families regarding wound prevention and treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
- BSN required; Master’s degree preferred
- Wound Care Certification (WOCN/WON) required
- Minimum of 3 years of nursing leadership or supervisory experience
- Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
Preferred Qualifications
We are particularly interested in candidates who are:
- Nurse Practitioners with Wound Care certification (WOCN/WON), or
- Experienced Registered Nurses with advanced wound care expertise and WOCN certification.
Why Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center?
We offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Continuing education and certification support
- Collaborative and mission-driven work environment
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes across the organization
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $170,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Experience:
- Nursing: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Preferred)
- NP License (Preferred)
- Wound Care Certification (required) (Required)
Work Location: In person
