Sepsis Coordinator

Job in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, 31441, USA

Listing for: St. Joseph's/Candler

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-20

Job specializations:

Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, RN Nurse, Emergency Medicine

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 90000.00 YEAR

The Sepsis Coordinator is a registered nurse who manages acutely ill patients from admission through discharge with the focused purpose of maximizing clinical outcomes through the early recognition of impending sepsis. Utilizing strong clinical, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, he/she works corroboratively with the care team of nursing, physicians, respiratory care and pharmacists to provide leadership, oversight, management and coordination of the evidence-based plan of care for severe infection, sepsis and septic shock.
Education
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
- Required
Master's of Science in Nursing
- Preferred
Experience
5-7 Years critical care experience
- Required
License & Certification
Professional License with State of Practice
- Required
Basic Life Support
- Required
Professional Certification
- Preferred
Core Job Functions
Identify patients experiencing severe sepsis and septic shock through review of clinical panel, history and clinical presentation Facilitate compliance with sepsis guidelines and outcome measures of sepsis program.
Provides clinical, professional expertise in development of the plan of care for patients with sepsis. Analyzes data regarding compliance with outcome measures, treatment plans and care bundles.
Implements approved protocols (including medications and treatment plans) to assure compliance with sepsis guidelines and best practices. Collaborates with sponsoring physician to assure continuity of care. Rounds daily to evaluate appropriateness of orders, treatment plans, nursing interventions, physician documentation and compliance with the sepsis bundle. Facilitates compliance with outcome measures including LOS reduction and reduction in mortality.
Communicates progress with the sepsis initiatives through the interdisciplinary sepsis team and quality meetings. Through analysis of data, reports identified patterns of care, benchmark best practices and opportunities for improvement.