Sepsis Nurse Coordinator

Sepsis Nurse Coordinator

Parkridge Medical Center, Chattanooga, TN

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

The Sepsis Coordinator ensures all aspects of the sepsis program are in place to reduce the mortality risk of sepsis.

• Implement and maintain an effective organizational‑wide sepsis program.
• Utilize processes to monitor and measure sepsis outcomes.
• Retrieve, communicate and present information in written and/or visual fashion in a manner appropriate to intended audience.
• Collaborate with medical staff, CMO, ICU, Emergency Department providers, and other professionals to ensure goal‑directed therapy requirements are met throughout hospitalization.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds as indicated.
• Perform review of policies and procedures annually or more often as needed; complete updates in Policy Stat.
• Communicate and provide updates to Division and Corporate level leadership as requested.
• Conduct monthly Sepsis and Ventilator meetings for evaluation of outcomes, data review and analysis, policy/procedure development, review of current best practices, and ongoing education.
• Develop educational materials. Provide education to individuals and groups about disease‑specific care and appropriate assessments.
• Active rounding throughout the facilities to observe practices, perform surveillance, provide in‑time education to healthcare team, and advise leadership, staff, medical staff and other professionals.
• Compile data and provide support for the reporting of data to required committees, including, but not limited to MEC and BOG.
• Participate in 24‑hour on‑call coverage to respond to alerts and act as resource.
• Utilize appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone.
• Ensure the privacy of our patients and confidentiality of their Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Promote customer service initiatives.
• Promote and exhibit teamwork including the ability to assist other departments within the hospital as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships, both formal and informal.
• Complete mandatory education.
• Comply with hospital policies/procedures and patient safety initiatives.

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee or compact state required.
• 5 years of clinical experience required.
• Emergency department or critical care experience preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To apply, please submit your application. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing – apply today!