Sepsis Coordinator

Department:34200 Advocate Trinity Hospital - Clinical EducationStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:40Schedule Details/Additional Information:Full TimePay Range$41.10 - $61.65Major Responsibilities:Site Sepsis Coordinator1)Facilitates, plans, implements, and evaluates a sepsis program including all systems necessary for a multidisciplinary hospital based sepsis team2)Utilize current electronic medical record to identify septic patients and facilitate data collection processes to monitor and analyze outcomes to integrate performance improvement activities. Recommend additional reports as necessary3)Synthesize and interpret multiple sources of date to monitor metrics designed to evaluate efficacy of sepsis practices across the care continuum4)Remain abreast of all appropriate federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines including Advocate Aurora policies and protocol changes.5)Round on septic patients both Emergency and Inpatient and collaborate with the clinical team to develop and implement sepsis bundles and best practice plans of care6)Collaborate with front line team members to identify and address barriers to care delivery and/or implementation and develop improvement strategies7)Monitor and disseminate outcomes relating to physician adherence to and documentation of sepsis bundles8)Attend Sepsis Rapid Responses as available supporting the multidisciplinary team and address any obstacles to bundle adherence and provide specialty nursing service and patient care as appropriate9)Coordinate multidisciplinary services between Emergency Department, Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, or any other departments which may contribute to the care of the septic patient to ensure patient flow10)Represents the organization through facilitation of site level meetings and active participating in regional and/or system committeesSepsis Education1)Develops and oversees sepsis related education for new and current team members2)Provide case studies and disseminate specific patient outcomes to the care team with a focus on education and alignment of best practices with patient care3)Attend Departmental meetings of key stake holders in ensuring continual education of sepsis measures and outcomes4)Provide ad-hoc in-services or formal classes to key stakeholders as necessary to promote ongoing learning and development of the care teamSepsis Research with Evidenced Based Practice and Research1)Utilizes Nursing Research approach to improving outcomes including a base knowledge of the Internal Review Board (IRB) requirements2)Sits on multidisciplinary committees focused on advancing nursing research and nursing professional developmentLicensure:Nurse, Registered (RN)Education/Experience Required:Bachelor's in Nursing required 3 years critical care or emergency experience data analysis and project management Experience in conflict resolution Experience in leading, influencing, and motivating teams Organizational SkillsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Strong leadership skills Ability to teach, motivate, and influence team members Clinical competence in hemodynamics and care of the critically ill patient Advanced computer skills in managing projects, presentations, and data collection.Current RN or APN licensure in the state in which the teammates practice (determined by the department leader).BLS Certified ACLS Certified Obtain CEN or CCRN within one yearPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Resiliency and flexibility in working within a rapidly changing environment. Synthesizing and analyzing data from sometimes conflicting data sources. May require travel to other sites within the organization for key meetings or training activities. Urgent/emergent responsiveness to regulatory requests or to prevent potential sentinel events.Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. Adherence to and utilization of minimal lift and patent handling policies and procedures. May require use of patient handling equipment.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramNote: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value