Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator Stroke-Sepsis Program

UP Health System - Marquette; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UP Health System - Marquette is seeking an experienced RN to coordinate the Stroke and Sepsis Program. The role emphasizes education, policy development, and compliance to improve patient outcomes across the care continuum.

You will lead education initiatives, support staff, monitor quality metrics, and participate in program improvement activities alongside the clinical team.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license required.
• Associate's degree in nursing; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) within 2 years.
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver stroke and sepsis continuing education programs.
• Promote program marketing to internal and external audiences.
• Serve as a resource on patient care, flow, and clinical standards.
• Monitor compliance with accreditation, legal, and Joint Commission standards.
• Coordinate development and revision of Stroke and Sepsis standards and procedures.
• Apply AHA guidelines and emerging science to program standards.
• Participate in Acute Stroke Code activations when available.
• Lead/perfrom PI projects and coordinate Telestroke initiatives.

Skills

RN license

Education program development

Interprofessional collaboration

Quality improvement knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SCRN

BLS-HCP

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator Stroke and Sepsis Program

Job Type: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE or 80 hours/pp | Exempt/Salaried

Schedule: 8-hour Day Shifts

Your Experience Matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Stroke and Sepsis Coordinator RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthy. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You'll Contribute

A Stroke and Sepsis Coordinator RN who excels in this role:

• Assists in the development and delivery of stroke and sepsis continuing education programs. In collaboration with Stroke and Sepsis Medical Directors, will help plan, coordinate and evaluate Stroke and Sepsis education for patients, providers, nursing and families related to the care and management of patients.
• Promote marketing efforts for the Stroke and Sepsis Program to internal and external audiences that will support the program image to the community.
• Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts on issues related to patient care, patient flow and clinical standards, policies and procedures.
• Monitors departmental compliance with applicable requirements, including accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission.
• Coordinates the development, implementation, review and revision of Stroke and Sepsis standards, policies, procedures and protocols.
• Incorporates knowledge of AHA Guidelines as well as emerging science and evidence-based practice into Stroke program standards.
• Participates in Acute Stroke Code activations (when available) to ensure protocols are followed.
• Leads and participates in performance process. Assists in coordination of the Telestroke Program. Monitors Operational efficiency of the Stroke and Sepsis Program.
• Participating in educational opportunities appropriate to professional goals. Remains current in research related to the stroke and sepsis patient population sand systems of care. In cooperation with Medical Staff, will interpret and apply current research into clinical practice. Attends all mandatory education programs.
• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timelines of work and achieves results with little oversight.
• Coordinates staff scheduling, educational/development activities, and performance evaluations.
• Participates in the development, implementation and analysis of PI projects and communicates findings through presentations and publications.
• Serves on relevant Stroke and Sepsis Committees related to quality improvement and regulatory adherence. Actively participates in local, regional, and national advisory groups to advance the care of the person experiencing stroke and sepsis.
• With support of the Clinical Team, creates and implements delivery models for the transitions of complex patients between multiple specialties and primary care providers and between healthcare settings and home. Evaluates critical pathway time frames, patient outcomes and identifies variances and corrective action(s).
• Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills, checklists, skills labs, annual safety, and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.
• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and facility regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or is modified. Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).

Additional Requirements Include

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• 4 years of health care experience
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) (within 2 years)

More About UP Health System

UP Health System - Marquette is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette, Michigan, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthy with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthy. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.