Sepsis Coordinator (RN) - Quality Improvement
Company: Phoebe Putney Health System
Location: Albany
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
* The sepsis coordinator is a health care professional who works in
collaboration with the medical and hospital staff to provide
multidisciplinary care to the septic patient. The Coordinator
provides clinical, professional expertise for patients, families
and staff members.The Sepsis Coordinator facilitates the bedside
clinical care of sepsis to assure that all patients receive
comprehensive and timely treatment interventions that are
consistent with best practice recommendations. This position
collaborates with all members of the healthcare team. The sepsis
coordinator participates in program development as itrelates to the
sepsis care. This includes, but is not limited to staff education,
community education, and marketing. Responsible, in coordination
with the Director, for planning, developing and implementing sepsis
initiatives. Will maintain quality standards for responsive service
including data management of key quality indicators. He/she will
take a leadership role in development and implementation of
outcomes evaluation as guided by regulatory and accreditation
standards. All employees are expected to perform their duties in
alignment with the vision and values of the organization. The
person doing this job is responsible for a variety of tasks that
lead to a high level of customer satisfaction in the most
cost-effective manner with respect and dignity.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
* Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and
punctuality guidelines
* Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core
values, mission and vision of the organization
* Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions
as per departmental policies and procedures
* Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility
(i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
* Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and
requirements and competency evaluations on time.
* Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all
patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For
non-clinicalareas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of
age- specific customer service skills.
* Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate
WORKING CONDITIONS
* General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned
area, with moderate noise levels.
* May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or
infectious organisms.
* May be required to change from one task to another of different
nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
* Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
* Long-distance or air travel as needed - not to exceed 10%
travel.
* May be scheduled as needed including overtime
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
* 2 year / Associate Degree in Nursing (Required)
* 4 year / Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
* 5 - 6 Years Experience in acute hospital setting (Required)
* 0 - 1 year Demonstrated experience in the application of
Performance Improvement methods, including Lean, PDSA, data
collection and analysis, and report writing (Required)
* 0 - 1 year Experience in providing training education, team
facilitation and coaching (Required)
* 0 - 1 year Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Required)
* 0 - 1 year Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and
presentation skills, can develop presentations using data and
results to group with varied needs (Required)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
* Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Nurse (RN) with
current Georgia license
GENERAL SKILLS
* Organizational Skills
* Customer Relations
* Mathematical
* Analytical
* Grammar / Spelling
* Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
* Follow Verbal Instructions
* Basic Computer Skills,General Clerical Skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far),
ability to distinguish colors
* Have good manual dexterity
* Have good eye-hand-foot coordination
* Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Lift/carry up to 20 lbs - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Lift/carry > 20 lbs with assistance - Occasionally within
shift (1-33%)
* Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
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