Sepsis Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) - Days job opportunity at VCU Health.



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VCU Health Sepsis Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) - Days
Experience: 5-years
Pattern: full-time
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loacation Richmond, VA, United States Of America
loacation Richmond, VA....United States Of America

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.

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