Sepsis Coordinator at VCU Health

Richmond, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Nursing, ICU Experience, ED Experience, Clinical Leadership, Quality Improvement, Interpersonal Skills, Data Analysis, Project Management, EHR Improvement, Care Coordination, Resource Management, Evidence-Based Research, Consensus Building, Protocol Development, Team Collaboration, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Sepsis Coordinator plays a vital role in the continued development, evaluation and implementation of sepsis treatment. The Sepsis Coordinator ensures adherence to the early goal-directed therapy bundle elements (as developed by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign) in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role also assists in hospital utilization and resource management, coordinates care through the continuum, performs case review, and monitors and reports quality outcomes. The Sepsis Coordinator works in collaboration with all hospital staff to support the multidisciplinary care of the septic patient. Essential Job Statements Represent sepsis care internally and externally by working to develop relationships with front-line team members, internal stakeholders, and external partners. Drive change through influence and consensus building to promote quality outcomes. Build trust with colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team that cares for potentially septic patients. Translate clinical knowledge, experience, and evidence-based research/guidelines into clinical practice. Establish and lead a Sepsis Committee for adult inpatient and ED services and collaborate efforts to ensure alignment, as appropriate, with Sepsis Coordinators at other VCU Health entities. Serve as Project Manager/Process Owner for improvement projects identified and ensure best practices and workflows are implemented. Work in tandem with Sepsis Clinical leaders for improvements to current practice. Develop collaborative relationship and workflows with (new) ED sepsis response team and the Inpatient Rapid Response Team. Act as the Subject Matter Expert and leader for improvements to EHR to support clinical workflows and reporting. Establish and maintain guidelines, protocols, SharePoint site management in addition to creating and publicizing events during Sepsis Awareness Month to support organizational awareness and engagement. Patient Population Not applicable to this position. Employment Qualifications Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing Licensing/ Certification Licensure/Certification Required: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible compact state Licensure/Certification Preferred: Current RN licensure in Virginia, Certification in specialty area Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience: Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing with ICU or ED experience AND minimum of 3 years of clinical unit leadership/management experience Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Computer skills to include Microsoft Office, Excel, and other clinical software systems. Ability to analyze and problem solve independently and disseminate data to relevant groups across the health system. Knowledge of quality improvement processes. Exceptional interpersonal skills that display effective and professional customer service skills and interaction. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Proficient in use of electronic health records. Completion of VCUH Quality Academy Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. * * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Physical Requirements Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Physical Requirements: Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder Hazards: Risks associated with presence on clinical units Mental/Sensory – Emotional Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking Emotional: Fast Pace Environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.

Responsibilities

The Sepsis Coordinator is responsible for the development, evaluation, and implementation of sepsis treatment protocols, ensuring adherence to therapy bundles. They collaborate with healthcare teams to monitor quality outcomes and manage resources effectively.