The Wound Care Nurse Manager is responsible for ongoing management and growth of the program. The Wound Care Nurse Manager oversees day-to-day program operations and is responsible for: revenue, cost management, reimbursement, quality management, performance improvement and marketing and community engagement in conjunction with the hospital Growth and Outreach Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Operations Management:
Providing day to day management oversight for outpatient clinic, HBO and other wound continuum sites of care, which may include inpatient and outreach.
Continuously analyzing systems and processes; developing and implementing best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes in a timely manner.
Monitoring clinics flow to improve efficiencies and productivity.
ClinicalMonumentand Hands on Patient Care:
Provides casemonumentto a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management.
Provides HBO patient assessment and chamber operation as required.
Organizes and prioritizes clinical responsivities, provides direct supervision to clinical staff
Collaborates with other heal care providers and Medical Director regarding clinical, quality and patient needs.
Consistently looks at current processes and procedures and identifies and implements areas of improvement while adhering to HIPAA, JCAHO, DOH as well as hospital and DCS requirements.
Financial Management / Reimbursement
Managing all aspects of the revenue cycle including: inquiry, scheduling, registration, treatment authorization, documentation, coding, charge entry, billing, collections, and denial processes.
Implementing audit and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy. Regularly reviews the Charge Master and Superbill to ensure appropriate reimbursement. Conducts chart audits to monitor and ensure documentation meds regulatory and billing requirements. Stays current with reimbursement changes, providing physician and staff updates and education as needed.
Community Education/Marketing:
Working in conjunction with the hospital Growth and Outreach director to develop and implement a marketing and community education plan.
Registered Nurse with a current license, Wound Care Certification preferred. MedicalSurgical, home health, or wound care, also preferred. Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS (Basic Life Support), infections control, safety and all unit required skill review. Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three to five years of related experience preferred. Marketing experience preferred. Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as web based database programs and the Internet.Job: Please select a valid job field Organization: Spring View Hospital Title: RN Wound Care Manager Location: Kentucky-Lebanon Requisition ID: 7449-2627
