Sepsis Coordinator

St. Luke's Hospital | Our specialty is you; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one benefits package

Pension Plan & 401K

Competitive compensation

FSA & HSA options

PTO programs available

Education Assistance

Job summary

St. Luke’s Hospital in Missouri seeks a Sepsis Coordinator to lead the sepsis program, develop guidelines, monitor outcomes, and drive continuous improvement in patient care.

Requirements include a BSN, at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience in critical care, emergency medicine, or infection control, and active Missouri RN licensure. The role emphasizes education, performance improvement, and regulatory readiness (CMS SEP-1, Joint Commission).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience in critical care, emergency medicine, or infection control.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve the hospital's sepsis program.
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based guidelines and regulatory readiness (CMS SEP-1, Joint Commission).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize sepsis care outcomes.
• Act as clinical expert and program leader for sepsis; drive education and performance improvement.
• Promote teamwork across the healthcare team.

Skills

Sepsis knowledge

Infection control

Critical care

Emergency care

Education

BSN degree

Job description

Job Posting

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time.

St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades.

Position Summary:

The Sepsis Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the hospital’s sepsis program. This role ensures compliance with evidence-based practice guidelines, supports regulatory readiness (e.g., CMS SEP-1, Joint Commission standards), and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes related to sepsis care. The coordinator serves as both a clinical expert and program leader, driving education, performance improvement, and quality outcomes.

The Sepsis Coordinator acts as the hospital’s subject matter expert and program leader for sepsis, bridging quality improvement, regulatory compliance, education, and frontline clinical practice. Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs all duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Experience:Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience in critical care, emergency medicine, or infection control. Strong knowledge of sepsis pathophysiology, evidence‑based management, and national standards required.

Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri

Benefits for a Better You:

• Day one benefits package

• Pension Plan & 401K

• Competitive compensation

• FSA & HSA options

• PTO programs available

• Education Assistance

Why You Belong Here:

You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Luke’s family to be a part of making life better for our patients, their families, and one another.