Job Description Summary
The Burn Program Manager provides executive-level leadership direction and oversight for the MUSC Health Burn Center South Carolinas only certified burn center. This role is responsible for strategic growth operational management statewide outreach and programmatic excellence across all burn services. The position ensures coordination with hospitals providers and EMS agencies across South Carolina and neighboring states to guarantee timely access to burn care at MUSC.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC004030 CHS - Burn Program (Main)Pay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
Health-33Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
This position requires 24/7 accountability as well as required participation and leadership on state and national organizations. The Burn Program Manager works closely with the Burn Director and Burn Center Medical Director to coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the Comprehensive Burn this capacity manages operational and personnel issues oversees education of all team members oversees the burn nurse specialist the burn registry the PI processes for the service Outreach Education Clinical Social Worker. Interacts with representatives from other Medical Center departments as well as outside agencies regional burn/trauma faculty staff and regulatory agencies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
15%
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets for the Burn Program.
Monitor financial performance including volumes revenue and costs.
Partner with philanthropy and grants teams to secure external funding.
Identify and implement strategies to expand market presence referral volume and service sustainability.
10%
Oversee burn registry data integrity and outcomes reporting.
Direct quality and performance improvement projects with measurable impact on survival infection prevention and
patient recovery.
Facilitate clinical research scholarly publication and dissemination of MUSC innovations in burn care.
Ensure ongoing education and competency development for MUSC staff community providers and EMS teams.
20%
Build and maintain strong referral networks with hospitals trauma centers and EMS agencies statewide.
Conduct annual outreach visits to all regions of South Carolina ensuring seamless transfer protocols and care
coordination.
Serve as MUSCs representative on state and national burn associations policy forums and advocacy efforts.
Lead statewide and regional burn education training and simulation activities.
20%
Provide 24/7 accountability for the MUSC Burn Program.
Partner with Burn Program Director and Burn Medical Director to set programmatic vision strategic priorities and
operational goals.
Lead day-to-day management of burn center operations staff development and financial stewardship.
Ensure compliance with verification standards accreditation requirements and internal performance goals
10%
Supports research in the field analysis and distribution findings. Facilitates protocol design for accurate data
collection feedback and analysis. Continuously evaluating and monitoring best practices for outcomes and industry
leading standards.
10%
Manage key operational and personnel aspects of the Burn Program including financial assessment and reporting.
Represents Burn Program on various hospital community and national committees to enhance and foster optimal
burn care management.
15%
Coordinates burn care management across the continuum of burn care for adult and pediatric populations including
planning and implementation of clinical education clinical protocol/practice management guidelines monitoring of in-hospital
and ambulatory patients and serving as a resource for clinical practice.
Additional Job Description
Education: Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree and a Masters degree in a related field from an accredited college/university; Master of Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of nursing work experience required (three years of nursing experience and two years of supervisory experience). Credentials: Certification in specialty area preferred or completion within one year of eligibility strongly encouraged. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is requiredIf you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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