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Job Responsibility:
Facilitates, plans, implements, and evaluates a sepsis program including all systems necessary for a multidisciplinary hospital based sepsis team
Utilize current electronic medical record to identify septic patients and facilitate data collection processes to monitor and analyze outcomes to integrate performance improvement activities
Synthesize and interpret multiple sources of date to monitor metrics designed to evaluate efficacy of sepsis practices across the care continuum
Remain abreast of all appropriate federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines including Advocate Aurora policies and protocol changes
Round on septic patients both Emergency and Inpatient and collaborate with the clinical team to develop and implement sepsis bundles and best practice plans of care
Collaborate with front line team members to identify and address barriers to care delivery and/or implementation and develop improvement strategies
Monitor and disseminate outcomes relating to physician adherence to and documentation of sepsis bundles
Attend Sepsis Rapid Responses as available supporting the multidisciplinary team and address any obstacles to bundle adherence and provide specialty nursing service and patient care as appropriate
Coordinate multidisciplinary services between Emergency Department, Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, or any other departments which may contribute to the care of the septic patient to ensure patient flow
Represents the organization through facilitation of site level meetings and active participating in regional and/or system committees
Develops and oversees sepsis related education for new and current team members
Provide case studies and disseminate specific patient outcomes to the care team with a focus on education and alignment of best practices with patient care
Attend Departmental meetings of key stake holders in ensuring continual education of sepsis measures and outcomes
Provide ad-hoc in-services or formal classes to key stakeholders as necessary to promote ongoing learning and development of the care team
Utilizes Nursing Research approach to improving outcomes including a base knowledge of the Internal Review Board (IRB) requirements
Sits on multidisciplinary committees focused on advancing nursing research and nursing professional development
Requirements:
Bachelor's in Nursing required
3 years critical care or emergency experience
data analysis and project management experience
Experience in conflict resolution
Experience in leading, influencing, and motivating teams
Organizational Skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership skills
Ability to teach, motivate, and influence team members
Clinical competence in hemodynamics and care of the critically ill patient
Advanced computer skills in managing projects, presentations, and data collection
Current RN or APN licensure in the state in which the teammates practice
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
Obtain CEN or CCRN within one year
Resiliency and flexibility in working within a rapidly changing environment
Synthesizing and analyzing data from sometimes conflicting data sources
May require travel to other sites within the organization for key meetings or training activities
Urgent/emergent responsiveness to regulatory requests or to prevent potential sentinel events
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
Adherence to and utilization of minimal lift and patent handling policies and procedures
May require use of patient handling equipment
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance