CNS Sepsis Coordinator

34207 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Nursing Staff Development

Full time

Yes

40

Additions/Edits to Job Description:

• Nursing Excellence: In collaboration with the Center for Innovation and Research, participate in department activities that support nursing excellence and Magnet designation including nurse engagement, professional governance, professional development, research, and innovation.  Licensure:

• Current Illinois RN license
• Current Illinois APRN license

• National certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in area of specialty from an accredited body
• BLS Certified
• ACLS Certified
• Obtain CEN or CCRN within one year

Education/Experience Required:

• Completion of an accredited graduate-level Clinical Nurse Specialist program
• Master's in Nursing required
• 3 years critical care or emergency experience
• Data analysis and project management
• Experience in conflict resolution, leading, influencing, and motivating teams
• Organizational Skills

Major Responsibilities: Site Sepsis Coordinator 1)Facilitates, plans, implements, and evaluates a sepsis program including all systems necessary for a multidisciplinary hospital based sepsis team 2)Utilize current electronic medical record to identify septic patients and facilitate data collection processes to monitor and analyze outcomes to integrate performance improvement activities. Recommend additional reports as necessary 3)Synthesize and interpret multiple sources of date to monitor metrics designed to evaluate efficacy of sepsis practices across the care continuum 4)Remain abreast of all appropriate federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines including Advocate Aurora policies and protocol changes. 5)Round on septic patients both Emergency and Inpatient and collaborate with the clinical team to develop and implement sepsis bundles and best practice plans of care 6)Collaborate with front line team members to identify and address barriers to care delivery and/or implementation and develop improvement strategies 7)Monitor and disseminate outcomes relating to physician adherence to and documentation of sepsis bundles 8)Attend Sepsis Rapid Responses as available supporting the multidisciplinary team and address any obstacles to bundle adherence and provide specialty nursing service and patient care as appropriate 9)Coordinate multidisciplinary services between Emergency Department, Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, or any other departments which may contribute to the care of the septic patient to ensure patient flow 10)Represents the organization through facilitation of site level meetings and active participating in regional and/or system committees Sepsis Education 1)Develops and oversees sepsis related education for new and current team members 2)Provide case studies and disseminate specific patient outcomes to the care team with a focus on education and alignment of best practices with patient care 3)Attend Departmental meetings of key stake holders in ensuring continual education of sepsis measures and outcomes 4)Provide ad-hoc in-services or formal classes to key stakeholders as necessary to promote ongoing learning and development of the care team Sepsis Research with Evidenced Based Practice and Research 1)Utilizes Nursing Research approach to improving outcomes including a base knowledge of the Internal Review Board (IRB) requirements 2)Sits on multidisciplinary committees focused on advancing nursing research and nursing professional development Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: Bachelor's in Nursing required 3 years critical care or emergency experience data analysis and project management Experience in conflict resolution Experience in leading, influencing, and motivating teams Organizational Skills Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Excellent communication and problem solving skills Strong leadership skills Ability to teach, motivate, and influence team members Clinical competence in hemodynamics and care of the critically ill patient Advanced computer skills in managing projects, presentations, and data collection. Current RN License in the State of Illinois APN licensure in the State of Illinois BLS Certified ACLS Certified Obtain CEN or CCRN within one year Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Resiliency and flexibility in working within a rapidly changing environment. Synthesizing and analyzing data from sometimes conflicting data sources. May require travel to other sites within the organization for key meetings or training activities. Urgent/emergent responsiveness to regulatory requests or to prevent potential sentinel events. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. Adherence to and utilization of minimal lift and patent handling policies and procedures. May require use of patient handling equipment. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

$50.05 - $75.10

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• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program