Sepsis Coordinator

St. Joseph's/Candler; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, Georgia, is looking for a Sepsis Coordinator—an experienced registered nurse who specializes in managing patients with severe infection, sepsis, and septic shock. The role emphasizes leadership and collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and have 5-7 years of critical care experience. The ability to implement evidence-based protocols and communicate effectively within the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of critical care experience is required.
• Professional License with State of Practice is required.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients experiencing severe sepsis and septic shock.
• Implement approved protocols for treatment compliance.
• Communicate progress with interdisciplinary sepsis team.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Master's of Science in Nursing

Tools

Clinical protocols

Sepsis guidelines

Job description

• The Sepsis Coordinator is a registered nurse who manages acutely ill patients from admission through discharge with the focused purpose of maximizing clinical outcomes through the early recognition of impending sepsis. Utilizing strong clinical, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, he/she works corroboratively with the care team of nursing, physicians, respiratory care and pharmacists to provide leadership, oversight, management and coordination of the evidence-based plan of care for severe infection, sepsis and septic shock.
• Education
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing - Required
• Master's of Science in Nursing - Preferred
• Experience
• 5-7 Years critical care experience - Required
• License & Certification
• Professional License with State of Practice - Required
• Basic Life Support - Required
• Professional Certification - Preferred
• Core Job Functions
• Identify patients experiencing severe sepsis and septic shock through review of clinical panel, history and clinical presentation Facilitate compliance with sepsis guidelines and outcome measures of sepsis program.
• Provides clinical, professional expertise in development of the plan of care for patients with sepsis. Analyzes data regarding compliance with outcome measures, treatment plans and care bundles.
• Implements approved protocols (including medications and treatment plans) to assure compliance with sepsis guidelines and best practices. Collaborates with sponsoring physician to assure continuity of care. Rounds daily to evaluate appropriateness of orders, treatment plans, nursing interventions, physician documentation and compliance with the sepsis bundle. Facilitates compliance with outcome measures including LOS reduction and reduction in mortality.
• Communicates progress with the sepsis initiatives through the interdisciplinary sepsis team and quality meetings. Through analysis of data, reports identified patterns of care, benchmark best practices and opportunities for improvement.