Sepsis Nurse Coordinator

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the facility

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including:

• Cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment
• Intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation
• A state-of-the-art neurosurgery program
• OB-GYN services
• A level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults