RN Sepsis Coordinator 7pm- 7:30am

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System is seeking an RN Sepsis Specialist to join the ER team in Morgantown. The role focuses on identifying high-risk sepsis patients via EPIC, coordinating tests and follow-ups, and educating staff on sepsis care to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include thorough follow-ups, adherence to protocols, and detailed documentation while supporting ongoing quality improvement efforts. The position requires a WV RN license and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in WV or multi-state license via eNLC.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review ER monitors in EPIC to identify high-sepsis-risk patients.
• Promptly relay findings to ER team and facilitate sepsis protocol implementation.
• Collaborate with ER to ensure tests, interventions, and follow-ups for high‑risk patients.
• Conduct follow-up assessments to monitor progress and adherence to management plans.
• Provide education on sepsis identification, assessment, and management to staff.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives for sepsis care and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation per hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Place protocol orders as directed by the primary physician.

Skills

EPIC EMR

Sepsis care

Education

BSN (Preferred)

Tools

RN

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

The RN Sepsis Specialist position entails utilizing the EPIC electronic medical record system to review ER monitors and identify patients at high risk for sepsis. The RN specialist will collaborate with the ER team to ensure that high-risk patients receive appropriate tests, interventions, and follow-ups. This role presents a significant opportunity for the RN specialist to proactively identify and manage sepsis cases, thereby making a substantial impact on patient outcomes. Responsibilities of the position include conducting comprehensive follow-up assessments, providing healthcare staff with sepsis identification, assessment, and management education, actively participating in sepsis care and outcome improvement initiatives, and maintaining accurate and detailed documentation in adherence to hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, certification, and/or licensure: Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of nursing experience with two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, certification, and/or licensure: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience: Care coordination experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review ER monitors through the EPIC electronic medical record system to identify patients at high risk for sepsis.
• Communicate findings promptly to the ER team and facilitate the implementation of sepsis protocols.
• Collaborate with the ER team to ensure appropriate tests, interventions, and follow-ups are conducted for high-risk patients.
• Conduct thorough follow-up assessments to monitor patient progress and ensure adherence to sepsis management plans.
• Serve as a resource and provide education to healthcare staff on sepsis identification, assessment, and management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to sepsis care and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Place protocol orders at the direction of the primary physician.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping are necessary body movements utilized in performing duties through the work shift.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Standard Call center office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong organizational and motivational skills.
• Must be flexible.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center: 422 SYSTEM Virtual Acute Care

Address

• 3040 University Ave
• Morgantown
• West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.