RN Sepsis Coordinator

Our promise to you:

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One:
  Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403‑B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well‑being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 1035 RED BUD RD NE

City: CALHOUN

State: Georgia

Postal Code: 30701

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

• Evaluates the delivery of care systems and assures compliance with quality measures through concurrent and retrospective review, identification of deficiencies, and implementing corrective actions through staff education.
• Assists in providing staff education related to sepsis and serves as a resource to the Education Team.
• Develops and maintains research protocols and serves as co‑chair of the monthly sepsis meeting, drafting the agenda and minutes.
• Coaches and mentors staff, communicates information to team members, and participates in ongoing staff development.
• Acts as a liaison to the Emergency Department and ICU, providing reports and support related to sepsis and patient care.
• Completes and submits departmental reports monthly, orchestrating execution plans for improvement as a content expert.
• Collaborates with Nurse Managers and Directors prior to execution and considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.
• Monitors utilization of resources to deliver quality care in a safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manner.
• Improves clinical outcomes by identifying processes that promote high‑quality, cost‑effective patient care and maintains productive relationships with the ED and EMS.
• Investigates risk occurrences or complaints and implements appropriate action plans to maintain a high quality of care.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with all team members, patients, and families, and promotes adherence to the hospital confidentiality policy. Complies with the Employee Code of Conduct, all other Hospital Institutional Policies and Procedures, and all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and government regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The position requires intimate knowledge of both department and hospital policies. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate, or otherwise present information in a written, auditory, or visual fashion is essential. Written, computer, telephone skills, and manual dexterity are required.

The Sepsis Coordinator coordinates the Sepsis Program by working with the Medical Staff through professional relationships with Physician Champions, Intensivists, Emergency Physicians, and other medical/support staff for maintenance and growth of the program. The Sepsis Coordinator attends/supports Sepsis Program meetings and is responsible for the evaluation of outcomes, policy and protocol development, review of coding practices, review and implementation of current best practices through networking and ongoing education, and to provide input into the enhancement of the current Sepsis Program.

The Coordinator will facilitate process improvement activities which include assignment to various departments for required follow‑up on outcomes. The Coordinator is responsible to track, report, and submit hospital sepsis data to the Quality Department and national benchmarking agency(s) and tracks/encourages the utilization of…