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Director Wound Care CenterReq #:0000125820

Category:Nursing Manager

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Monmouth Medical Center

Department:Wound Care Center

Location:

Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Director Wound Care Center for Monmouth Medical Center.

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey's largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care.

For over 130 years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties. Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an A Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, the nation s leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master s preferred

• Current New Jersey RN Licensure

• BLS required. (American Heart Association)

• Candidates must have 2 years of leadership experience

Wound Care Certification preferred, if not, must obtain within 1 year of hire,

Hyperbaric Safety Training preferred, if not, must obtain within 6 months of hire,

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• The Nursing Director is wholly responsible for the overall leadership, performance and day-to-day activities within the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Treatment Center and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality patient care and service through a blended hands-on and leadership by example approach,

• This position is responsible for staff management, team building, budgeting, revenue cycle management, clinical operations, physician management and professional education/community referral development,

• This position works in collaboration with the Regional Program Director, Medical Directors, and Hospital Leadership to meet the Center s program objectives and help ensure optimal healing outcomes, patient satisfaction and employee engagement,

• Oversees day to day management of outpatient center

• Continuously assess current outpatient center flows, processes and procedures, identifies areas of improvement, and develops and implements best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes,

• Ensures availability of adequate resources, supplies equipment and services,

• Proficient in all responsibilities related to Case Management,

• Builds relationships and referral patterns for both surgical and inpatients of the hospital,

• Engages in all hospital staff development, providing general in services as well as individual instruction and orientation,

• Collaborates with Regional Program Director in coordination of program objectives, from a budgetary and financial perspective,

• Collaborates with Regional Program Director and Medical Directors to achieve wound care center quality indicators,

• May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required safety director training,

• Following required hyperbaric training, may act as a chamber operator or emergency chamber operator,

• Assures center maintains survey readiness for NJ DOH, The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services compliance

• Performs patient care based on staffing needs

• Conducts interview for prospective staff and determines suitability for hire,

• Manages performance management, behavioral management, evaluation process and disciplinary process,

• Responsible to assure and manage physician support for HBO clearances and supervision daily,

• Manages costs through appropriate utilization and management of labor and supply,

• Completes financial reviews and presents results to Regional Director monthly,

• Works collaboratively, as part of a multi functional team, to best determine the key target referral sources, and develops a systematic approach to build those customer service relationships and increase wound care center referrals,

• Participates in continuing education meetings, committees or workgroups and identifies personal need both managerially and clinically and seeks resource as needed,

• Completes, in a timely manner, all billing and utilization documentation requirements via EPIC including registration, charge posting, and supporting medical documentation notes,

• Prepares, establishes and manages salary, supplies, equipment and material budgets and financial performance objectives in coordination with Regional Program Director,

• Maximizes patient volume and growth by controlling external barriers including scheduling constraints, scope of supervision coverage, medical clearance, compliance and chamber maintenance,

Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer