Job Summary

The RN - Sepsis Coordinator oversees the hospital's Sepsis Program to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include developing and implementing protocols, educating staff, analyzing sepsis-related data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure early identification and treatment of patients with sepsis.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day implementation and management of the hospital's sepsis program.
• Create and implement evidence-based sepsis protocols to ensure consistent and timely patient care.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate healthcare staff on sepsis recognition, treatment, and best practices.  Educate nurses and providers to identify and treat symptoms in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with various departments, such as nursing, medicine, and laboratory services, to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure the sepsis program meets regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Act as a clinical resource and subject matter expert for sepsis care throughout the organization.
• Actively round on patients with suspected or confirmed sepsis to ensure patients receive appropriate care.
• Evaluate and analyze utilization of treatment protocols for patients experiencing sepsis to reduce mortality rates and decrease patient length of stay
• Collect, analyze, and report on sepsis-related data to identify trends, monitor performance, and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Use data and evidence to drive decisions at point of care that improve and optimize care delivery for patients, and clinical outcomes.
• Report data to leadership and quality management teams.
• Lead or participate in meetings with other members of hospital staff related to sepsis or related topics.
• Actively engage and participate in committees or initiatives that promote patient and workplace safety, optimal clinical outcomes, and satisfaction.
• Utilize process excellence tools and processes to improve the quality of patient care delivery and outcomes.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or health-related field required (will consider candidates actively pursuing this degree on an individual basis).
• Three (3) years clinical experience, with knowledge of sepsis pathophysiology, early recognition, and evidence based treatment of disease and patient management.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and regulatory agencies.  
• Ability to educate and influence interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient with EHR systems (Epic) and data collection tools.

PREFERRED:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Lean Six Sigma training.
• Experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Experience with current sepsis guidelines.
• Completion of Sepsis education/certification courses (e.g., Surviving Sepsis Campaign).
• Knowledge of Quality Management, Performance Improvement and Utilization Management requirements and methodologies; including data abstraction and analysis.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Registered Nurse licensed in State of New York.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id  96629 
Department  INFECTION PREVENTION 
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked  8.50
FTE 1 
Work Schedule  SALARIED GENERAL
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time 
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $73K - $110K Per Year